Walkerville Public School

Summary:

Walkerville Public School is an alternative public school located in Walkerville, Michigan, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 276 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students, followed by Hispanic and African American students.

Walkerville Public School faces several challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates that are lower than the state average, a relatively high dropout rate, and a chronic absenteeism rate that is much higher than the state average. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, and a high percentage of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite higher spending per student compared to the state average, the school's academic performance remains lower than nearby schools, such as Developmental ClassroomsWSESD, Education and Activity Center, and Pentwater Public School.

To address these challenges, the school and the West Shore Educational Service District, Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency, and Pentwater Public School District should consider implementing targeted interventions and support programs to improve student attendance and engagement, evaluating and strengthening the school's academic curriculum and instructional practices, and exploring partnerships with community organizations to address the broader socioeconomic needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 3-12

 145 Lathrop St
       Walkerville, MI  49459-8414


(231) 873-4850

District: Walkerville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1109th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,482 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.5%
Hispanic:
26.8%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walkerville Public School ranks worse than 74.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walkerville Public School ranks worse than 71.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walkerville Public School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Walkerville Public School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), Hispanic (26.8%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walkerville Public School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walkerville Public School is $16,482.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walkerville Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walkerville Public School 1109th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Walkerville Public School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walkerville Public School 641st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Walkerville Public School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walkerville Public School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.96 1431st 1545 7.4%
2009 38.40 1250th 1589 21.3%
2015 33.47 1111th 1580 29.7%
2016 49.66 803rd 1548 48.1%
2017 26.91 1070th 1466 27.0%
2018 23.50 1160th 1448 19.9%
2022 23.85 1016th 1344 24.4%
2023 20.11 1147th 1470 22.0%
2024 23.55 1109th 1486 25.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 1086th 1397 22.3%
2023 28.19 991st 1350 26.6%
2024 44.86 724th 1381 47.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.46 1326th 1443 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.26 1136th 1446 21.4%
2023 25.76 973rd 1334 27.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.37 1135th 1253 9.4%
2023 8.60 1144th 1198 4.5%
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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 Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.12 727th 806 9.8%
2007 22.59 711th 823 13.6%
2008 27.72 707th 839 15.7%
2009 33.99 675th 847 20.3%
2015 22.62 712th 919 22.5%
2016 28.60 642nd 894 28.2%
2017 12.29 730th 821 11.1%
2018 17.77 721st 838 14.0%
2022 22.95 599th 776 22.8%
2023 25.23 646th 883 26.8%
2024 26.81 641st 897 28.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.00 686th 815 15.8%
2023 33.67 548th 825 33.6%
2024 41.01 480th 836 42.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.60 742nd 794 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.29 532nd 797 33.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.07 660th 678 2.7%
2023 15.37 614th 688 10.8%
2024 12.30 647th 701 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Walkerville Public School

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Rank History for all high school students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.32 195th 705 72.3%
2007 38.84 534th 767 30.4%
2008 63.05 351st 750 53.2%
2009 43.49 502nd 754 33.4%
2010 37.59 531st 765 30.6%
2011 56.26 442nd 784 43.6%
2012 22.07 584th 773 24.5%
2013 15.05 657th 805 18.4%
2014 44.67 476th 799 40.4%
2015 12.79 733rd 832 11.9%
2016 57.21 351st 852 58.8%
2017 17.42 602nd 835 27.9%
2018 24.52 583rd 824 29.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.62 530th 755 29.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.10 541st 707 23.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Walkerville Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.17 566th 708 20.1%
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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.

Walkerville Public School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Walkerville Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 138 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1989 140 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1990 125 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1991 118 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 125
1992 113 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1993 114 0 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1994 125 0 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1995 176 1 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 176 1 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 175 1 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1998 189 2 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 171 0 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 194 7 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 173 7 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 186 8 0 79 1 n/a n/a 5 279
2003 186 8 0 79 1 n/a n/a 5 279
2004 166 6 0 76 2 n/a n/a 4 254
2005 172 11 2 91 0 n/a n/a 2 278
2006 150 4 1 98 3 n/a n/a 5 261
2007 107 2 1 56 1 n/a n/a 8 175
2008 106 1 n/a 53 4 n/a n/a 6 170
2009 99 0 0 67 2 n/a n/a 10 178
2010 56 0 0 32 2 n/a n/a 5 95
2011 59 0 0 28 1 0 1 0 89
2012 62 0 0 39 1 0 1 0 103
2013 58 0 0 34 1 0 2 0 95
2014 52 0 0 19 1 0 2 0 74
2015 193 0 0 95 3 0 1 0 292
2016 182 1 0 98 4 0 5 0 290
2017 166 0 0 102 1 0 5 0 274
2018 176 0 0 86 2 0 5 0 269
2019 186 0 1 72 0 0 4 0 263
2020 182 1 1 78 1 0 3 0 266
2021 193 1 0 72 1 0 7 0 274
2022 212 7 2 70 1 0 10 0 302
2023 189 6 1 74 0 0 6 0 276

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 Walkerville Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 160 n/a n/a n/a
1989 165 n/a n/a 78.2
1990 159 12.0 13.2 88.1
1991 125 n/a n/a n/a
1992 140 n/a n/a n/a
1993 145 n/a 0.0 38.6
1994 153 9.5 16.1 94.8
1995 237 10.7 22.1 94.9
1996 237 10.7 22.1 94.9
1997 239 15.0 15.9 95
1998 248 17.0 14.6 94.8
1999 243 15.0 16.2 94.7
2000 300 18.5 16.2 99
2001 247 21.5 11.5 0
2002 279 11.6 24.1 67.2
2003 279 11.6 24.1 67.2
2004 254 12.6 20.2 94.4
2005 278 14.4 19.3 76.8
2006 261 12.8 20.4 82.4
2007 175 13.8 12.7 76
2008 170 10.2 16.7 73.8
2009 178 10.2 17.5 79.2
2010 95 6.6 14.2 83.3
2011 89 5.8 15.1 83.1
2012 103 6.1 16.7 79.6
2013 95 5.1 18.6 89.5
2014 74 4.3 17.0 81.1
2015 292 17.0 17.1 88
2016 290 18.0 16.1 90.7
2017 274 17.5 15.6 81
2018 269 17.3 15.5 85.1
2019 263 16.4 16.0 82.9
2020 266 17.0 15.6 85.7
2021 274 16.0 17.1 85
2022 302 18.8 16.0 85.1
2023 276 15.4 17.9 79.3

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 Walkerville Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 160 n/a n/a n/a
1989 165 n/a n/a 78.2
1990 159 12.0 13.2 88.1
1991 125 n/a n/a n/a
1992 140 n/a n/a n/a
1993 145 n/a 0.0 38.6
1994 153 9.5 16.1 94.8
1995 237 10.7 22.1 94.9
1996 237 10.7 22.1 94.9
1997 239 15.0 15.9 95
1998 248 17.0 14.6 94.8
1999 243 15.0 16.2 94.7
2000 300 18.5 16.2 99
2001 247 21.5 11.5 0
2002 279 11.6 24.1 67.2
2003 279 11.6 24.1 67.2
2004 254 12.6 20.2 94.4
2005 278 14.4 19.3 76.8
2006 261 12.8 20.4 82.4
2007 175 13.8 12.7 76
2008 170 10.2 16.7 73.8
2009 178 10.2 17.5 79.2
2010 95 6.6 14.2 83.3
2011 89 5.8 15.1 83.1
2012 103 6.1 16.7 79.6
2013 95 5.1 18.6 89.5
2014 74 4.3 17.0 81.1
2015 292 17.0 17.1 88
2016 290 18.0 16.1 90.7
2017 274 17.5 15.6 81
2018 269 17.3 15.5 85.1
2019 263 16.4 16.0 82.9
2020 266 17.0 15.6 85.7
2021 274 16.0 17.1 85
2022 302 18.8 16.0 85.1
2023 276 15.4 17.9 79.3

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 Walkerville Public School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,895 (15.9%) $10,057 (84.1%) $11,952
2020 $2,526 (20.4%) $9,830 (79.6%) $12,357
2021 $5,031 (33.6%) $9,923 (66.4%) $14,954
2022 $6,381 (39.4%) $9,830 (60.6%) $16,211
2023 $3,760 (22.8%) $12,722 (77.2%) $16,482

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walkerville Public School

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walkerville Public School)4545
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Walkerville Public Schools)4545
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students263276
 4.9%
African American06
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic7274
 2.8%
Pacific Islander00
White186189
 1.6%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%79.3%
 3.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Walkerville Public School.

Walkerville Public School ranks 1109th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Walkerville Public School are 68% White, 27% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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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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