The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
2%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
5%
Black
(09-10)57%
20%
White
(09-10)35%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
75%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Albion School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Washington Gardner Middle School?
200 students attend Washington Gardner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Washington Gardner Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Washington Gardner Middle School offer ?
Washington Gardner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washington Gardner Middle School part of?
Washington Gardner Middle School is part of Albion School District.
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