Walsh Elementary School (Closed 2011)

38901 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
88%
78%
(09-10)
89%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)
2%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
1%
5%
Black
(09-10)
7%
20%
White
(09-10)
90%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Walsh Elementary School?
475 students attend Walsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Walsh Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Walsh Elementary School offer ?
Walsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Walsh Elementary School part of?
Walsh Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.

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