Is Walker Charter Academy a good school?

Walker Charter Academy ranks 277 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Walker Charter Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 698 students attended Walker Charter Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Walker Charter Academy?

Students at Walker Charter Academy are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Walker Charter Academy

Summary:

Walker Charter Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, which is ranked 57th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walker Charter Academy consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 72.6% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.9%, and 67.1% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 43.4%. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 348 Michigan elementary schools for its African American students and 108th out of 1,204 schools for its white students. However, the school has seen a gradual decrease in racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 63.14% in 2020-2021 to 55.01% in 2022-2023.

While Walker Charter Academy has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 21.3% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than nearby Stocking Elementary (37.5% chronic absenteeism) and Shawmut Hills School (42.5% chronic absenteeism). Additionally, Walker Charter Academy spends more per student ($11,637 in 2022-2023) compared to Stocking Elementary ($17,605) and Shawmut Hills School ($17,605), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1801 3 Mile Rd NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1445

(616) 785-2700

District: Walker Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,637

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 698

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.0%

Hispanic:

20.6%

African American:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walker Charter Academy ranks better than 81.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Walker Charter Academy ranks better than 89% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.56. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55%), Hispanic (20.6%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker Charter Academy is 18.1. (See more...)

Compare Walker Charter Academy employs 38.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walker Charter Academy is $11,637.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walker Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker Charter Academy 277^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Walker Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walker Charter Academy 99^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Walker Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Walker Charter Academy 57^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	74.77	296^th	1545	80.8%
2007	78.50	226^th	1565	85.6%
2008	81.80	147^th	1577	90.7%
2009	77.40	286^th	1589	82.0%
2010	69.22	549^th	1552	64.6%
2011	71.91	438^th	1552	71.8%
2012	71.14	420^th	1566	73.2%
2013	75.71	330^th	1563	78.9%
2014	77.18	309^th	1533	79.8%
2015	83.95	190^th	1580	88.0%
2016	81.39	229^th	1548	85.2%
2017	77.68	253^rd	1466	82.7%
2018	83.59	205^th	1448	85.8%
2019	81.43	202^nd	1408	85.7%
2021	80.74	173^rd	1153	85.0%
2022	82.98	184^th	1344	86.3%
2023	83.46	205^th	1470	86.1%
2024	78.42	277^th	1486	81.4%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.29	77^th	270	71.5%
2023	58.54	65^th	180	63.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.98	8^th	403	98.0%
2024	65.12	63^rd	225	72.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.99	200^th	1397	85.7%
2019	75.67	162^nd	1134	85.7%
2021	80.04	73^rd	749	90.3%
2022	78.69	125^th	1099	88.6%
2023	82.51	132^nd	1350	90.2%
2024	72.40	272^nd	1381	80.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.46	316^th	1443	78.1%
2019	75.65	214^th	1171	81.7%
2021	73.15	171^st	902	81.0%
2022	75.51	207^th	1106	81.3%
2023	71.43	289^th	1321	78.1%
2024	69.14	328^th	1342	75.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.23	152^nd	1446	89.5%
2019	80.30	175^th	1196	85.4%
2021	77.97	142^nd	915	84.5%
2022	84.44	130^th	1139	88.6%
2023	86.99	115^th	1334	91.4%
2024	76.41	257^th	1347	80.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.39	2^nd	348	99.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	66.17	53^rd	222	76.1%
2023	61.83	59^th	188	68.6%
2024	46.42	84^th	201	58.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.18	120^th	1253	90.4%
2019	89.11	75^th	1128	93.4%
2021	82.86	120^th	1005	88.1%
2022	88.91	77^th	1102	93.0%
2023	90.03	72^nd	1198	94.0%
2024	87.02	108^th	1204	91.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	71.59	236^th	806	70.7%
2007	75.00	194^th	823	76.4%
2008	82.24	92^nd	839	89.0%
2009	86.62	40^th	847	95.3%
2010	79.44	125^th	851	85.3%
2011	80.57	106^th	858	87.6%
2012	74.05	198^th	900	78.0%
2013	68.41	244^th	919	73.4%
2014	76.31	170^th	921	81.5%
2015	89.72	61^st	919	93.4%
2016	77.01	159^th	894	82.2%
2017	81.91	109^th	821	86.7%
2018	85.48	103^rd	838	87.7%
2019	85.23	90^th	792	88.6%
2021	89.25	51^st	675	92.4%
2022	84.22	87^th	776	88.8%
2023	91.97	57^th	883	93.5%
2024	84.56	99^th	897	89.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.53	117^th	815	85.6%
2019	66.68	155^th	672	76.9%
2021	81.14	43^rd	523	91.8%
2022	83.76	57^th	691	91.8%
2023	92.68	21^st	825	97.5%
2024	77.57	96^th	836	88.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	79.66	134^th	794	83.1%
2019	74.99	131^st	658	80.1%
2021	78.64	72^nd	521	86.2%
2022	76.18	104^th	657	84.2%
2023	83.26	90^th	770	88.3%
2024	81.24	92^nd	771	88.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.06	83^rd	797	89.6%
2019	84.08	81^st	639	87.3%
2021	92.29	33^rd	540	93.9%
2022	85.69	73^rd	658	88.9%
2023	94.37	31^st	776	96.0%
2024	80.83	111^th	786	85.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.49	145^th	266	45.5%
2023	69.72	59^th	246	76.0%
2024	43.93	141^st	257	45.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Walker Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	85.55	70^th	678	89.7%
2019	91.79	40^th	624	93.6%
2021	93.10	30^th	577	94.8%
2022	92.85	30^th	638	95.3%
2023	96.85	9^th	688	98.7%
2024	94.35	24^th	701	96.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

this school has very bad principals. they like to pick on certain kids just because of there skin. I had two kids go there and the older one left the school just because they tried keeping his phone over the summer and they also tried cutting his hair at school. They never gave me a refund after my kid got sick before going to the movies. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Walker Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	175	6	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	188
1999	342	10	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	366
2000	460	18	5	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	495
2001	543	19	4	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	586
2002	566	19	6	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2003	566	19	6	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2004	565	22	12	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	627
2005	526	22	8	35	1	n/a	n/a	26	618
2006	572	33	11	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	662
2007	553	31	15	51	4	n/a	n/a	0	654
2008	581	30	16	51	5	n/a	n/a	0	683
2009	588	32	16	43	5	n/a	n/a	0	684
2010	603	38	14	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	692
2011	599	30	10	38	5	0	22	0	704
2012	589	36	9	57	4	0	20	0	715
2013	606	28	17	71	3	0	18	0	743
2014	599	25	18	93	1	0	21	0	757
2015	588	31	16	92	0	0	33	0	760
2016	582	35	18	99	1	0	33	0	768
2017	518	44	22	102	1	0	32	0	719
2018	531	38	21	123	0	0	31	0	744
2019	510	33	29	126	0	0	41	0	739
2020	490	32	30	147	0	0	48	0	747
2021	459	40	39	136	0	0	53	0	727
2022	429	46	36	140	0	0	60	0	711
2023	384	64	41	144	1	0	64	0	698

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walker Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	188	10.0	18.8	5.3
1999	366	19.0	19.3	3.3
2000	495	25.8	19.2	6.7
2001	586	31.0	18.9	9.9
2002	616	n/a	n/a	14.9
2003	616	n/a	n/a	14.9
2004	627	34.1	18.4	19
2005	618	33.5	18.4	18.2
2006	662	29.6	22.4	26
2007	654	34.7	18.8	27.1
2008	683	35.3	19.3	29.3
2009	684	34.6	19.8	31.1
2010	692	31.5	21.9	37
2011	704	35.9	19.5	37.8
2012	715	34.8	20.4	38.2
2013	743	36.8	20.1	39.6
2014	757	35.9	21.0	36.1
2015	760	36.0	21.1	37.5
2016	768	36.0	21.3	41.1
2017	719	35.5	20.2	38.1
2018	744	35.5	20.9	42.2
2019	739	37.6	19.6	45.2
2020	747	37.2	20.0	45.2
2021	727	38.2	19.0	47.5
2022	711	39.2	18.1	48.1
2023	698	38.3	18.1	53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walker Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	188	10.0	18.8	5.3
1999	366	19.0	19.3	3.3
2000	495	25.8	19.2	6.7
2001	586	31.0	18.9	9.9
2002	616	n/a	n/a	14.9
2003	616	n/a	n/a	14.9
2004	627	34.1	18.4	19
2005	618	33.5	18.4	18.2
2006	662	29.6	22.4	26
2007	654	34.7	18.8	27.1
2008	683	35.3	19.3	29.3
2009	684	34.6	19.8	31.1
2010	692	31.5	21.9	37
2011	704	35.9	19.5	37.8
2012	715	34.8	20.4	38.2
2013	743	36.8	20.1	39.6
2014	757	35.9	21.0	36.1
2015	760	36.0	21.1	37.5
2016	768	36.0	21.3	41.1
2017	719	35.5	20.2	38.1
2018	744	35.5	20.9	42.2
2019	739	37.6	19.6	45.2
2020	747	37.2	20.0	45.2
2021	727	38.2	19.0	47.5
2022	711	39.2	18.1	48.1
2023	698	38.3	18.1	53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walker Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$566 (6.1%)	$8,733 (93.9%)	$9,299
2020	$554 (6.0%)	$8,632 (94.0%)	$9,187
2021	$1,445 (13.2%)	$9,518 (86.8%)	$10,964
2022	$1,584 (14.0%)	$9,743 (86.0%)	$11,327
2023	$1,198 (10.3%)	$10,440 (89.7%)	$11,637

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walker Charter Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 202^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 205^th of 1470 Elementary schools	0.4%
Ranks 90^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 57^th of 883 Middle schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	63.6	46.1	17.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	63.6	46.1	17.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	57.1	53.9	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	57.1	53.9	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	61.3	53.3	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	61.3	53.3	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	60	54.1	5.9%
4th Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	60	54.1	5.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	63.9	66.2	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	63.9	66.2	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	66.7	54.5	12.2%
5th Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	66.7	54.5	12.2%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Walker Charter Academy)	58.3	51.9	6.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Walker Charter Academy)	58.3	51.9	6.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	42.9	66.2	23.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	42.9	66.2	23.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	56.4	58.9	2.5%
6th Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	56.4	58.9	2.5%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	77	55.9	21.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	77	55.9	21.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	74.7	45.6	29.1%
7th Grade Math (Walker Charter Academy)	74.7	45.6	29.1%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Walker Charter Academy)	42.7	55.4	12.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Walker Charter Academy)	42.7	55.4	12.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	75.6	76.1	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Charter Academy)	75.6	76.1	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walker Charter Academy)	61	61.2	0.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walker Charter Academy)	61	61.2	0.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	739	698	5.5%
African American	33	64	93.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	29	41	41.4%
Hispanic	126	144	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	510	384	24.7%
Two or More Races	41	64	56.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.2%	53.2%	8%

Schools Near Walker Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walker Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1801 3 Mile Rd NW	Grand Rapids	49544	Kent County	Walker Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 785-2700	698	38	18.1	53.2%	384 (55.0%)	64 (9.2%)	144 (20.6%)	41 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (9.2%)	78.4	277^th of 1486 public elementary schools	81.4%		83.5	205^th of 1470 public elementary schools	86.1%	72	73.0	46.0	53.2	46.1	60.3	51.4	72.6	67.1	36.8	47.4	50.0	52.1	69.2	49.2	44.9	42.9	$11,637	$1,198	$10,440
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1460 Laughlin Dr NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2250	448	25	17.7	46.2%	294 (65.6%)	40 (8.9%)	68 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.2%)	59.6	556^th of 1486 public elementary schools	62.6%		63.6	497^th of 1470 public elementary schools	66.2%	59			51.9	45.6	45.0			46.9	38.0	33.8			50.6		27.5		$15,860	$3,931	$11,929
Alpine Elementary School	Public	K-5	4730 Baumhoff Ave NW	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Kenowa Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 784-0884	350	29	12.1	72.0%	205 (58.6%)	26 (7.4%)	91 (26.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.0%)	34.4	945^th of 1486 public elementary schools	36.4%		27.4	1033^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	29.7%	88			21.4	28.8	40.0			32.7	40.4	29.1			32.7				$17,313	$2,311	$15,002
Harrison Park Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1440 Davis Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2565	639	34	18.6	93.3%	81 (12.7%)	176 (27.5%)	308 (48.2%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.3%)	5	1463^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	1.5%		6	1423^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	3.2%	40	31.3		7.5	13.0	4.4	6.5	12.5	4.3	10.3		6.3	8.1	7.4	11.1			$16,363	$4,241	$12,123
Kent Education CenterOakleigh	Public	K-8	2223 Gordon St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4675	32	10	3.2	65.6%	19 (59.4%)	8 (25.0%)	3 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Stocking Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	863 7th St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3130	148	9	17.4	91.9%	30 (20.3%)	36 (24.3%)	61 (41.2%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.2%)								(n/a)					12.0			15.4									$17,605	$4,417	$13,189
Shawmut Hills School	Public	PK, KG-8	2550 Burritt St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3055	261	16	16.4	78.9%	86 (33.0%)	51 (19.5%)	89 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.0%)	24.7	1098^th of 1486 public elementary schools	26.1%		22.4	1103^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	25.0%	5	27.8		14.8	30.3	29.7	33.3	21.7	14.8	18.2	13.5			37.8		16.2		$17,605	$4,330	$13,275
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	4252 3 Mile Rd NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	Kenowa Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 453-6351	551	36	15.1	54.3%	382 (69.3%)	46 (8.3%)	72 (13.1%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.9%)	48.4	722^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	51.4%		59.6	555^th of 1470 public elementary schools	62.2%	167			39.0	35.9	45.3			48.2	35.9	46.5			38.4		11.6		$15,150	$1,445	$13,705
Stoney Creek Elementary	Public	K-2	200 Lantern Dr NE	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Comstock Park Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 254-5600	420	30	14.0	63.6%	230 (54.8%)	43 (10.2%)	97 (23.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.2%)								(n/a)																	$14,000	$2,127	$11,873
Palmer School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 Palmer St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2929	178	12	14.9	84.8%	43 (24.2%)	56 (31.5%)	50 (28.1%)	6 (3.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.4%)	18.1	1197^th of 1486 public elementary schools	19.4%		24.9	1080^th of 1470 public elementary schools	26.5%	117			26.7	29.0	34.2			12.5	25.0	7.3			17.1				$17,944	$4,526	$13,418

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