Walker Charter Academy
Tel:
(616)785-2700
- Walker Charter Academy serves 719 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Walker Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Walker Charter Academy's student population of 719 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 719 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walker Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walker Charter Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #634 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 18% |
| White | 73% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walker Charter Academy is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blandford Nature Center (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Blandford Nature Center Grades: 6 | 63 students
2.2 miles
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616)819-2555 2.2 6 63 - Grand Rapids Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Grades: K-12 | 725 students
2.2 miles
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-2550 2.2 K-12 725 - Grand Rapids Harrison Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 794 students
2.2 miles
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-2565 2.2 K-8 794 - Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills High School Grades: 9-12 | 1025 students
2.3 miles
3825 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616)784-2400 2.3 9-12 1025 - Comstock Park Alpine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 422 students
2.4 miles
4730 Baumhoff Ave Nw
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616)784-0884 2.4 K-5 422
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