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Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School vs. Washington Writers Academy

Should you attend Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School or Washington Writers Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
2321 S Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Washington Writers Academy
1919 Portage St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Writers Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
463 students
246 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Writers Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Writers Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Writers Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Writers Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1221 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2950 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Writers Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in MI)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Writers Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Writers Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington Writers Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
79
51
Grade 1 Students
53
54
Grade 2 Students
89
39
Grade 3 Students
71
38
Grade 4 Students
78
38
Grade 5 Students
93
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Writers Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Writers Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Writers Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
27%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Writers Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Writers Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Writers Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Writers Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Writers Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Writers Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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