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#2954 of 3,192 schools in MI
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Bay City School District · Bay City, MI
A Bay City School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1821 MCKINLEY ST, Bay City, MI 48708
- Math 12% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Washington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,216
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Bay City Academy Farragut CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| All Saints ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Hampton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elementary School is listed in Bay City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bay City, MI, part of Bay City School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,954 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary School
What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elementary School rank in MI?
Washington Elementary School ranks #2,954 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Washington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary School?
93.6% of students at Washington Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (989) 894-2744
- Area population (ZIP 48708)
- 25,751
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48708; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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