Harrington Elementary School vs. Walters Elementary School
Should you attend Harrington 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
Harrington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrington Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
262 students
316 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2787 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#502 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
61
Grade 1 Students
52
50
Grade 2 Students
49
47
Grade 3 Students
34
44
Grade 4 Students
38
49
Grade 5 Students
32
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
5%
% Black
39%
5%
% White
32%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
