Walker Charter Academy
Tel:
(616)785-2700
- Walker Charter Academy serves 744 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.
- Walker Charter Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% 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
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Walker Charter Academy's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 744 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Walker Charter Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same 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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #561 out of 3167 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| 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 | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walker Charter Academy is Success Kenowa Hills (1.3 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 Success Kenowa Hills Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 188 students
1.3 miles
3233 Alpine Avenue Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616)232-3322 1.3 9-12 188 - Grand Rapids Blandford Nature Center Grades: 6 | 61 students
2.2 miles
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616)819-2555 2.2 6 61 - Grand Rapids Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Grades: K-12 | 770 students
2.2 miles
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-2550 2.2 K-12 770 - Grand Rapids Harrison Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 740 students
2.2 miles
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-2565 2.2 PK-8 740 - Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills High School Grades: 9-12 | 925 students
2.3 miles
3825 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616)784-2400 2.3 9-12 925
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