Walters Elementary School vs. Harrington Elementary School
Should you attend Walters Elementary School or Harrington 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
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
Harrington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 293 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 37% (majority Black).
Serving 259 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 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
293 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2787 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
6-9%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
56
Grade 1 Students
43
44
Grade 2 Students
45
42
Grade 3 Students
47
43
Grade 4 Students
49
36
Grade 5 Students
50
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
5%
37%
% White
82%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
