Walton Charter Academy

Summary:

Walton Charter Academy is an elementary school in Pontiac, Michigan that serves students from kindergarten to 8th grade, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic and African American. However, the school faces significant challenges, consistently performing below state averages in academic proficiency and having a much higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state.

Walton Charter Academy's academic performance is a major concern, with only 24.1% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 21.8% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. The school also ranks in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, the nearby Carpenter Elementary School had significantly higher proficiency rates, with 65.5% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 70.2% in Math.

Walton Charter Academy serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 93.82% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's overall performance is low, its African American students perform relatively better, ranking 94 out of 348 Michigan elementary schools in English Language Arts. However, the school's increased spending per student, from $10,180 in 2019-2020 to $13,439 in 2022-2023, has not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and support systems.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 744 E Walton Blvd
       Pontiac, MI  48340-1361


(248) 371-9300

District: Walton Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1057th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,439 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  809

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.9%
African American:
30.9%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.8% Help


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Compare Details Walton Charter Academy ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walton Charter Academy ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.9%), African American (30.9%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walton Charter Academy is 20. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walton Charter Academy is $13,439.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walton Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Walton Charter Academy 1057th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Walton Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walton Charter Academy 394th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Walton Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walton Charter Academy 363rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walton Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.08 1407th 1545 8.9%
2007 26.41 1358th 1565 13.2%
2008 35.59 1263rd 1577 19.9%
2009 37.61 1264th 1589 20.5%
2010 31.27 1298th 1552 16.4%
2011 29.89 1297th 1552 16.4%
2012 21.42 1332nd 1566 14.9%
2013 22.11 1291st 1563 17.4%
2014 26.95 1207th 1533 21.3%
2015 27.02 1203rd 1580 23.9%
2016 18.27 1271st 1548 17.9%
2017 13.00 1273rd 1466 13.2%
2018 24.33 1152nd 1448 20.4%
2019 19.35 1147th 1408 18.5%
2021 7.20 1116th 1153 3.2%
2022 17.80 1105th 1344 17.8%
2023 24.92 1077th 1470 26.7%
2024 27.83 1057th 1486 28.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 192nd 270 28.9%
2019 28.33 87th 117 25.6%
2021 16.38 37th 42 11.9%
2022 34.94 67th 98 31.6%
2023 31.67 125th 180 30.6%
2024 22.13 148th 184 19.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.88 226th 403 43.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.20 969th 1397 30.6%
2019 28.87 859th 1134 24.3%
2021 12.54 713th 749 4.8%
2022 26.31 852nd 1099 22.5%
2023 36.66 863rd 1350 36.1%
2024 37.80 849th 1381 38.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.20 1123rd 1443 22.2%
2019 13.89 1052nd 1171 10.2%
2021 6.88 883rd 902 2.1%
2022 12.54 1018th 1106 8.0%
2023 27.45 952nd 1321 27.9%
2024 21.81 1063rd 1342 20.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.11 1116th 1446 22.8%
2019 20.68 993rd 1196 17.0%
2021 7.30 902nd 915 1.4%
2022 19.86 939th 1139 17.6%
2023 14.90 1146th 1334 14.1%
2024 30.33 929th 1347 31.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.66 104th 475 78.1%
2019 49.00 98th 212 53.8%
2022 51.30 60th 158 62.0%
2023 61.09 84th 321 73.8%
2024 61.54 94th 348 73.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.86 153rd 222 31.1%
2019 32.71 57th 86 33.7%
2021 21.71 26th 30 13.3%
2022 40.50 47th 86 45.3%
2023 33.15 122nd 188 35.1%
2024 25.59 156th 201 22.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.94 966th 1253 22.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Walton Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.45 687th 806 14.8%
2007 26.22 694th 823 15.7%
2008 41.92 611th 839 27.2%
2009 41.52 630th 847 25.6%
2010 40.89 645th 851 24.2%
2011 40.58 638th 858 25.6%
2012 22.50 748th 900 16.9%
2013 18.21 781st 919 15.0%
2014 26.93 707th 921 23.2%
2015 51.87 438th 919 52.3%
2016 45.72 476th 894 46.8%
2017 32.47 531st 821 35.3%
2018 36.98 567th 838 32.3%
2019 29.96 559th 792 29.4%
2021 16.90 591st 675 12.4%
2022 36.26 488th 776 37.1%
2023 42.44 490th 883 44.5%
2024 50.32 394th 897 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.62 90th 154 41.6%
2019 59.75 15th 46 67.4%
2022 48.03 16th 38 57.9%
2023 67.50 12th 72 83.3%
2024 55.18 37th 88 58.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.40 390th 815 52.1%
2019 49.63 327th 672 51.3%
2021 29.50 401st 523 23.3%
2022 55.37 260th 691 62.4%
2023 59.27 265th 825 67.9%
2024 63.77 227th 836 72.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.73 544th 794 31.5%
2019 17.49 564th 658 14.3%
2021 14.48 482nd 521 7.5%
2022 31.54 459th 657 30.1%
2023 50.05 328th 770 57.4%
2024 48.94 338th 771 56.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.91 498th 797 37.5%
2019 34.11 429th 639 32.9%
2021 23.74 437th 540 19.1%
2022 32.57 445th 658 32.4%
2023 29.20 552nd 776 28.9%
2024 49.79 348th 786 55.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.77 102nd 366 72.1%
2019 54.95 77th 196 60.7%
2022 66.26 46th 182 74.7%
2023 63.26 88th 310 71.6%
2024 71.54 45th 300 85.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.45 154th 266 42.1%
2019 44.98 74th 137 46.0%
2021 31.06 53rd 69 23.2%
2022 48.54 65th 138 52.9%
2023 58.89 94th 246 61.8%
2024 55.01 100th 257 61.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Walton Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.49 259th 678 61.8%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Walton Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 152 132 5 34 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 234 233 5 55 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 297 281 9 83 4 n/a n/a 0 674
2003 297 281 9 83 4 n/a n/a 0 674
2004 268 310 13 84 3 n/a n/a 0 678
2005 202 325 13 88 3 n/a n/a 57 688
2006 179 361 14 130 5 n/a n/a 0 689
2007 141 328 13 158 2 n/a n/a 59 701
2008 151 314 21 205 4 n/a n/a 0 695
2009 163 342 24 235 4 n/a n/a 0 768
2010 146 342 21 258 2 n/a n/a 0 769
2011 193 316 14 225 6 0 22 0 776
2012 124 336 16 279 3 0 20 0 778
2013 127 323 13 304 2 0 15 0 784
2014 121 304 16 348 2 0 9 0 800
2015 104 303 16 355 2 0 9 0 789
2016 106 323 18 341 1 0 14 0 803
2017 91 295 13 386 1 0 16 0 802
2018 85 266 13 424 2 0 15 0 805
2019 69 263 16 442 1 1 23 0 815
2020 59 279 18 427 0 1 35 0 819
2021 46 297 21 425 0 1 35 0 825
2022 34 281 26 440 0 1 44 0 826
2023 37 250 20 452 0 1 49 0 809

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 Walton Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 326 19.0 17.2 0
2001 528 24.0 22.0 30.9
2002 674 n/a n/a 40.9
2003 674 n/a n/a 40.9
2004 678 32.5 20.9 44.2
2005 688 31.0 22.2 52.8
2006 689 21.0 32.8 53.4
2007 701 32.0 21.9 68.7
2008 695 33.0 21.1 69.1
2009 768 36.0 21.3 72.1
2010 769 40.0 19.2 78.4
2011 776 38.7 20.0 81.6
2012 778 39.0 19.9 83.3
2013 784 42.4 18.4 85.8
2014 800 41.6 19.2 85
2015 789 43.0 18.3 86.9
2016 803 42.0 19.1 86.2
2017 802 42.6 18.8 88.4
2018 805 40.7 19.7 89.7
2019 815 44.0 18.5 93.6
2020 819 42.0 19.4 92.8
2021 825 38.0 21.6 93.9
2022 826 37.6 21.9 93.5
2023 809 40.4 20.0 93.8

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 Walton Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 326 19.0 17.2 0
2001 528 24.0 22.0 30.9
2002 674 n/a n/a 40.9
2003 674 n/a n/a 40.9
2004 678 32.5 20.9 44.2
2005 688 31.0 22.2 52.8
2006 689 21.0 32.8 53.4
2007 701 32.0 21.9 68.7
2008 695 33.0 21.1 69.1
2009 768 36.0 21.3 72.1
2010 769 40.0 19.2 78.4
2011 776 38.7 20.0 81.6
2012 778 39.0 19.9 83.3
2013 784 42.4 18.4 85.8
2014 800 41.6 19.2 85
2015 789 43.0 18.3 86.9
2016 803 42.0 19.1 86.2
2017 802 42.6 18.8 88.4
2018 805 40.7 19.7 89.7
2019 815 44.0 18.5 93.6
2020 819 42.0 19.4 92.8
2021 825 38.0 21.6 93.9
2022 826 37.6 21.9 93.5
2023 809 40.4 20.0 93.8

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 Walton Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,286 (12.4%) $9,071 (87.6%) $10,357
2020 $1,284 (12.6%) $8,895 (87.4%) $10,180
2021 $1,412 (13.3%) $9,193 (86.7%) $10,605
2022 $2,540 (22.0%) $9,027 (78.0%) $11,567
2023 $2,631 (19.6%) $10,809 (80.4%) $13,439

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walton 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 1147th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1077th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.2%
Ranks 559th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 490th of 883 Middle schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)14.616.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)14.616.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)24.720
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)24.720
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)24.429.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)24.429.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)32.626.4
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)32.626.4
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)21.332.6
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)21.332.6
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)14.69
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)14.69
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)37.630.7
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)37.630.7
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)29.833
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)29.833
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)32.632.6
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)32.632.6
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)19.128.2
 9.1%
   7th Grade Math (Walton Charter Academy)19.128.2
 9.1%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Walton Charter Academy)19.58.1
 11.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Walton Charter Academy)19.58.1
 11.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)44.460
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Charter Academy)44.460
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walton Charter Academy)29.637.6
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Walton Charter Academy)29.637.6
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students815809
 0.7%
African American263250
 4.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1620
 25%
Hispanic442452
 2.3%
Pacific Islander11
White6937
 46.4%
Two or More Races2349
 113%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%93.8%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 809 students attended Walton Charter Academy.

Walton Charter Academy ranks 1057th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Walton Charter Academy are 56% Hispanic, 31% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% White, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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