Summary:
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 of 809 students, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance, attendance, and serving a highly economically disadvantaged community.
Walton Charter Academy has consistently underperformed the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates well below state benchmarks across grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 24.1% compared to the state average of 39.6%. This persistent academic struggle is coupled with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite per-student spending of $13,439, which is above the state average, the school serves a population where nearly 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. This combination of academic challenges and socioeconomic factors suggests that Walton Charter Academy requires a comprehensive, targeted approach to address the unique needs of its students and community.
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