Walton Charter Academy
Tel:
(248) 371-9300
Walton Charter Academy serves 805 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Walton Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Walton Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Walton Charter Academy's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 805 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walton Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walton Charter Academy is 0.61, which is more 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 Testing Rank | #1853 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 8% |
| Black | 33% | 18% |
| White | 10% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walton Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walton Charter Academy is Pontiac High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Tier Iii Intervention Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pontiac Pontiac High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,041 student
0.5 miles
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315 0.5 9-12 1,041 - Pontiac Tier Iii Intervention Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
0.5 miles
1051 Arlene
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315 0.5 6-12 23 - Pontiac Oakland Schools Technical Campusne Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.9 miles
1371 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700 0.9 9-12 n/a - Pontiac Pontiac Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 541 students
1.0 miles
1275 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8010 1.0 7-8 541 - Pontiac Kennedy Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 84 students
1.4 miles
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040 1.4 PK-12 84
School Reviews
| 2 The quality of education at Walton Charter Academy in Pontiac is a disgrace. My children attended Pontiac
Public Schools prior to enrolling with Walton Academy.
Their test scores on the standardized testing has decreased drastically over the past 2 years. There's
no extracurricular activities to keep the students busy
and interested enough to look forward to coming to school sports, i.e. I've found that the students are not
top priority for the principal or teachers. My 6th grader has had a total of 7 new teachers since 5th grade. I've also found that those in authority
have no problem solving skills. They would rather suspend and expell students instead of finding resolution to problems. How can our students learn if their not in school? The principal does not find a problem with the big turnover in faculty (teachers).
I feel as though my children are not getting the quality
education they deserve and are entitled to. All the things affect academic progress, moral, and behavior.
d - Posted by Parent - fdBro |
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