Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Summary:

Waldron Elementary and Middle School is a public magnet school in Fowler, Michigan, serving 266 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic metrics and ranks in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools.

Waldron Elementary and Middle School's academic excellence is evident across various subject areas and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 69.6%, compared to the state average of 39.6%, and its 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 78.3%, compared to the state average of 43.4%. The school's 8th-grade students also excel, with 61.1% proficiency in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 32.6%. Waldron's performance is particularly impressive for low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 1.2% of Michigan elementary schools in the 2017-2018 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Waldron Elementary and Middle School stands out. For example, Wacousta Elementary School in the Grand Ledge Public Schools district and Twin Rivers Elementary School in the Ionia Public Schools district have lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings compared to Waldron. This high-performing school's success may be attributed to its relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and higher per-student spending, which provides additional resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

 11214 W Kent St
       Fowler, MI  48835-9296


(989) 593-2160

District: Fowler Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,552 Help


Students who attend Waldron Elementary and Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fowler High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Hispanic:
4.1%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.8% Help


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Compare Details Waldron Elementary and Middle School ranks better than 86.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Waldron Elementary and Middle School ranks better than 83.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.32. (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: White (95.5%), Hispanic (4.1%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waldron Elementary and Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waldron Elementary and Middle School is $13,552.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waldron Elementary and Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waldron Elementary and Middle School 194th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Waldron Elementary and Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Waldron Elementary and Middle School 152nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Waldron Elementary and Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Fowler Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler Public Schools 92nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waldron Elementary and Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.73 353rd 1545 77.2%
2007 70.07 450th 1565 71.2%
2008 74.06 361st 1577 77.1%
2009 71.71 445th 1589 72.0%
2010 73.43 392nd 1552 74.7%
2011 80.39 176th 1552 88.7%
2012 84.56 171st 1566 89.1%
2013 85.92 149th 1563 90.5%
2014 84.11 167th 1533 89.1%
2015 82.35 224th 1580 85.8%
2016 84.66 165th 1548 89.3%
2017 83.03 165th 1466 88.7%
2018 86.26 161st 1448 88.9%
2019 79.95 228th 1408 83.8%
2021 87.24 104th 1153 91.0%
2022 79.06 227th 1344 83.1%
2023 76.69 304th 1470 79.3%
2024 84.47 194th 1486 86.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.23 17th 1397 98.8%
2024 76.46 207th 1381 85.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.63 266th 1443 81.6%
2019 71.66 270th 1171 76.9%
2021 83.09 99th 902 89.0%
2022 69.99 267th 1106 75.9%
2023 70.09 305th 1321 76.9%
2024 84.76 144th 1342 89.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.48 95th 1446 93.4%
2019 80.44 173rd 1196 85.5%
2022 77.86 201st 1139 82.4%
2023 67.05 389th 1334 70.8%
2024 76.81 248th 1347 81.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.60 189th 1253 84.9%
2019 74.02 245th 1128 78.3%
2021 78.83 161st 1005 84.0%
2022 69.97 292nd 1102 73.5%
2023 69.03 332nd 1198 72.3%
2024 77.12 236th 1204 80.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Waldron Elementary and Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.29 91st 806 88.7%
2007 82.04 89th 823 89.2%
2008 82.11 95th 839 88.7%
2009 83.42 77th 847 90.9%
2010 76.57 168th 851 80.3%
2011 79.51 124th 858 85.5%
2012 81.01 133rd 900 85.2%
2013 83.90 101st 919 89.0%
2014 88.16 73rd 921 92.1%
2015 80.05 136th 919 85.2%
2016 82.68 123rd 894 86.2%
2017 74.92 152nd 821 81.5%
2018 76.00 180th 838 78.5%
2019 81.89 115th 792 85.5%
2021 77.40 106th 675 84.3%
2022 88.91 70th 776 91.0%
2023 73.38 174th 883 80.3%
2024 77.32 152nd 897 83.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.50 69th 815 91.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.51 195th 794 75.4%
2019 76.63 118th 658 82.1%
2021 82.75 58th 521 88.9%
2023 63.98 210th 770 72.7%
2024 67.82 179th 771 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.94 144th 797 81.9%
2021 74.77 95th 540 82.4%
2022 71.79 129th 658 80.4%
2023 64.78 205th 776 73.6%
2024 71.72 166th 786 78.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.80 167th 678 75.4%
2019 73.95 129th 624 79.3%
2021 73.49 110th 577 80.9%
2022 85.97 75th 638 88.2%
2023 64.03 199th 688 71.1%
2024 68.64 171st 701 75.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Waldron Elementary and Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 445 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a -162 285
1989 440 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a -168 275
1990 429 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a -164 269
1991 253 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 412 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1993 301 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 309 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 403 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 403 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 294 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 302 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1999 301 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 287 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 296 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2002 332 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 3 337
2003 332 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 3 337
2004 344 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2005 345 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 339 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 350 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 352 2 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 357
2009 346 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2010 336 0 7 4 0 n/a n/a 2 349
2011 334 0 4 4 0 0 6 0 348
2012 344 0 6 5 0 0 3 0 358
2013 333 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 343
2014 327 0 6 4 0 0 4 0 341
2015 313 2 5 10 0 0 0 0 330
2016 319 2 4 10 0 0 0 0 335
2017 300 2 3 11 0 0 0 0 316
2018 304 2 2 18 0 0 0 0 326
2019 283 2 1 10 0 0 0 0 296
2020 273 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 283
2021 265 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 276
2022 259 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 271
2023 254 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 266

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 Waldron Elementary and Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 n/a n/a n/a
1989 275 n/a n/a 10.2
1990 269 24.0 11.2 12.3
1991 257 n/a n/a n/a
1992 418 n/a n/a 7.7
1993 310 n/a 0.0 10.3
1994 312 16.1 19.4 7.4
1995 407 17.0 23.9 3.2
1996 407 17.0 23.9 3.2
1997 297 18.0 16.5 5.7
1998 304 17.0 17.9 7.9
1999 306 19.0 16.1 6.5
2000 287 17.9 16.0 12.2
2001 298 17.9 16.6 11.4
2002 337 18.5 18.2 9.6
2003 337 18.5 18.2 9.6
2004 349 18.5 18.9 7.7
2005 352 18.5 19.0 12.8
2006 346 18.5 18.7 11.6
2007 353 19.6 18.0 15.9
2008 357 20.0 17.9 14.3
2009 348 19.1 18.2 15.2
2010 349 19.3 18.0 14.4
2011 348 18.4 18.8 18.1
2012 358 18.3 19.5 16.5
2013 343 22.5 15.2 15.7
2014 341 20.7 16.4 17.3
2015 330 20.0 16.5 14.8
2016 335 17.0 19.7 20.9
2017 316 15.8 19.9 22.2
2018 326 15.6 20.7 26.4
2019 296 17.5 16.9 30.4
2020 283 17.3 16.3 27.9
2021 276 17.1 16.1 26.4
2022 271 18.6 14.5 23.6
2023 266 18.0 14.7 21.8

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 Waldron Elementary and Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 n/a n/a n/a
1989 275 n/a n/a 10.2
1990 269 24.0 11.2 12.3
1991 257 n/a n/a n/a
1992 418 n/a n/a 7.7
1993 310 n/a 0.0 10.3
1994 312 16.1 19.4 7.4
1995 407 17.0 23.9 3.2
1996 407 17.0 23.9 3.2
1997 297 18.0 16.5 5.7
1998 304 17.0 17.9 7.9
1999 306 19.0 16.1 6.5
2000 287 17.9 16.0 12.2
2001 298 17.9 16.6 11.4
2002 337 18.5 18.2 9.6
2003 337 18.5 18.2 9.6
2004 349 18.5 18.9 7.7
2005 352 18.5 19.0 12.8
2006 346 18.5 18.7 11.6
2007 353 19.6 18.0 15.9
2008 357 20.0 17.9 14.3
2009 348 19.1 18.2 15.2
2010 349 19.3 18.0 14.4
2011 348 18.4 18.8 18.1
2012 358 18.3 19.5 16.5
2013 343 22.5 15.2 15.7
2014 341 20.7 16.4 17.3
2015 330 20.0 16.5 14.8
2016 335 17.0 19.7 20.9
2017 316 15.8 19.9 22.2
2018 326 15.6 20.7 26.4
2019 296 17.5 16.9 30.4
2020 283 17.3 16.3 27.9
2021 276 17.1 16.1 26.4
2022 271 18.6 14.5 23.6
2023 266 18.0 14.7 21.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waldron Elementary and Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $354 (3.5%) $9,872 (96.5%) $10,226
2020 $452 (4.2%) $10,368 (95.8%) $10,820
2021 $683 (6.1%) $10,514 (93.9%) $11,198
2022 $1,352 (10.8%) $11,120 (89.2%) $12,472
2023 $978 (7.2%) $12,574 (92.8%) $13,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waldron Elementary and Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 304th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.5%
Ranks 115th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 174th of 883 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)52.484.6
 32.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Public Schools)52.484.6
 32.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)57.176.9
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Fowler Public Schools)57.176.9
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)73.170
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Public Schools)73.170
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)69.265
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Fowler Public Schools)69.265
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)6962.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Public Schools)6962.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)44.829.2
 15.6%
   5th Grade Math (Fowler Public Schools)44.829.2
 15.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)37.933.3
 4.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Fowler Public Schools)37.933.3
 4.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)47.228.6
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Public Schools)47.228.6
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)55.635.7
 19.9%
   6th Grade Math (Fowler Public Schools)55.635.7
 19.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)73.347.4
 25.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Public Schools)73.347.4
 25.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)46.742.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade Math (Fowler Public Schools)46.742.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)43.840.6
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fowler Public Schools)43.840.6
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)78.187.5
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Public Schools)78.187.5
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waldron Elementary and Middle School)53.168.8
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fowler Public Schools)53.168.8
 15.7%
   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 Students296266
 10.1%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White283254
 10.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%21.8%
 8.6%


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High : Fowler High School

Waldron Elementary and Middle School ranks 194th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Waldron Elementary and Middle School.


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