Harrington Elementary School vs. Walters Elementary School
Should I attend Harrington Elementary School or Walters Elementary School? 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
Harrington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Walters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 274 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walters Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
274 students
298 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2655 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1216 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
60
Grade 1 Students
56
40
Grade 2 Students
37
41
Grade 3 Students
43
47
Grade 4 Students
30
62
Grade 5 Students
40
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
42%
3%
% White
31%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%