D−
Washington Writers Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1919 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 · (269) 337-0770 · Part of Kalamazoo Public School District
Students
260
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Washington Writers Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 38 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 51 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 20.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47.9%
Location
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1919 Portage St, Kalamazoo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten38
Grade 152
Grade 254
Grade 339
Grade 437
Grade 540
Enrollment over time
216’20
210’21
235’22
246’23
260’24
Up 20.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 61%Two or more races 16%White 14%Hispanic 7%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.