Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walkerville 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
64%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Walkerville Elementary School?
141 students attend Walkerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Walkerville Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walkerville Elementary School?
Walkerville Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walkerville Elementary School offer ?
Walkerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walkerville Elementary School part of?
Walkerville Elementary School is part of Walkerville Public Schools School District.
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