Kenowa Hills Middle School vs. Walker Charter Academy
Should I attend Kenowa Hills Middle 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 650 students in grades 6-8, Kenowa Hills 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 is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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
6-8
K-8
Total Students
650 students
711 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 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)
28%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
102
Grade 1 Students
-
79
Grade 2 Students
-
84
Grade 3 Students
-
75
Grade 4 Students
-
82
Grade 5 Students
-
73
Grade 6 Students
206
65
Grade 7 Students
208
78
Grade 8 Students
236
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
20%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
69%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%