Beach Elementary School vs. Walker Charter Academy
Should I attend Beach Elementary School or Walker Charter Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Walker Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades 2-3, Beach Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 711 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walker Charter Academy 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 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-3
K-8
Total Students
432 students
711 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1675 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#414 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
102
Grade 1 Students
-
79
Grade 2 Students
231
84
Grade 3 Students
201
75
Grade 4 Students
-
82
Grade 5 Students
-
73
Grade 6 Students
-
65
Grade 7 Students
-
78
Grade 8 Students
-
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%