Summary:
The WashingtonParks Academy, the sole elementary school in the Washington-Parks Academy district, has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 604 students.
Academically, WashingtonParks Academy struggles significantly, with extremely low student proficiency rates on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, well below the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 6.3% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.9%. Math and science proficiency rates are also dismal, with 5th grade students scoring only 4.76% and 7.9% proficient, respectively, compared to state averages around 30-40%.
The school reports $0 in spending per student for the 2023-2024 school year, which is an unusually low figure, and has a very high student-teacher ratio of 50.3, indicating large class sizes and potentially limited individual attention for students. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 94.87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. These factors suggest significant equity concerns and the need for targeted interventions to support the disadvantaged student population at WashingtonParks Academy.
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