Gordon Elementary School vs. Walters Elementary School
Should you attend Gordon Elementary School or Walters Elementary School? 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
Top Rankings
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Walters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gordon 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walters Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
259 students
316 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#502 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
61
Grade 1 Students
45
50
Grade 2 Students
40
47
Grade 3 Students
47
44
Grade 4 Students
43
49
Grade 5 Students
44
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
84%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
