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School Comparison

ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
vs.
Washington Writers Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
Washington Writers Academy
  • Washington Writers Academy reported a higher violent incidents than ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School (74 vs. 44).
  • ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Washington Writers Academy (29 vs. 3).
  • ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Washington Writers Academy (180 vs. 155).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Washington Writers Academy (180 vs. 155).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Washington Writers Academy (29 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Washington Writers Academy reported a higher violent incidents than ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School (74 vs. 44).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
$16,449.02
Washington Writers Academy
$16,449.02
Local revenue share
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
30.8%
Washington Writers Academy
30.8%
State revenue share
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
54%
Washington Writers Academy
54%
Federal revenue share
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
15.2%
Washington Writers Academy
15.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
53.9%
Washington Writers Academy
53.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Kalamazoo County
$70,525
Kalamazoo County
$70,525
Poverty rate
Kalamazoo County
13.3%
Kalamazoo County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kalamazoo County
40.8%
Kalamazoo County
40.8%
Unemployment rate
Kalamazoo County
4.2%
Kalamazoo County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.