Mary Helen Guest Elementary School

1655 Decker Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary Helen Guest Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
5%
18%
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White
67%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Helen Guest Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
355 students attend Mary Helen Guest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mary Helen Guest Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary Helen Guest Elementary School offer ?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Helen Guest Elementary School part of?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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