Walton Charter Academy

Walton Charter Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Walton Charter Academy District, located in Pontiac, Michigan. With a diverse student population and a focus on academic performance, the school faces some notable challenges, including below-average test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a predominantly low-income student body.

Academically, Walton Charter Academy struggles to keep pace with state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics ranging from 24.1% to 40.9% and 14.1% to 32.9%, respectively, compared to state averages of 39.6% to 44% and 31% to 43.4%. The school's academic performance has also been declining over the past three years, a concerning trend that may be exacerbated by the high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6%, significantly higher than the state average.

Despite these academic challenges, Walton Charter Academy serves a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 55.87% Hispanic, 30.9% African American, 4.57% White, 2.47% Asian, and 6.06% two or more races. However, the school's high percentage of students (93.82%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact student learning and engagement. As the Walton Charter Academy District ranks 363 out of 610 districts in Michigan with a 2-star rating, the school's performance and the district's overall standing indicate opportunities for improvement in the education provided to the community.