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#1873 of 3,192 schools in MI
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
A Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 RYAN AVE, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
- Math 57% proficient (2017)
- Reading 57% proficient (2017)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low66/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,847
Median home value
$146,400
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49783; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elementary School is listed in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, part of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools, serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,873 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary School
What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 17.5:1. 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 #1,873 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
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?
62.6% 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
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (906) 635-6629
- Area population (ZIP 49783)
- 18,778
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 49783; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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