Serving 65 students in grades 6-8, Walkerville Middle 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
55%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Walkerville Middle School?
65 students attend Walkerville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Walkerville Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walkerville Middle School?
Walkerville Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walkerville Middle School offer ?
Walkerville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walkerville Middle School part of?
Walkerville Middle School is part of Walkerville Public Schools School District.
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