Is Walkerville Public School a good school?

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

How many students attend Walkerville Public School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Walkerville Public School?

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

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:
1109^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,482

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.5%

Hispanic:

26.8%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walkerville Public School ranks worse than 74.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.55. (See more...)

Compare Details Walkerville Public School ranks worse than 71.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Walkerville Public School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.52. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 (68.5%), Hispanic (26.8%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walkerville Public School is 17.9. (See more...)

Compare Walkerville Public School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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
2006	15.96	1431^st	1545	7.4%
2009	38.40	1250^th	1589	21.3%
2015	33.47	1111^th	1580	29.7%
2016	49.66	803^rd	1548	48.1%
2017	26.91	1070^th	1466	27.0%
2018	23.50	1160^th	1448	19.9%
2022	23.85	1016^th	1344	24.4%
2023	20.11	1147^th	1470	22.0%
2024	23.55	1109^th	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
2018	28.07	1086^th	1397	22.3%
2023	28.19	991^st	1350	26.6%
2024	44.86	724^th	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	1326^th	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	1136^th	1446	21.4%
2023	25.76	973^rd	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	1135^th	1253	9.4%
2023	8.60	1144^th	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
2006	16.12	727^th	806	9.8%
2007	22.59	711^th	823	13.6%
2008	27.72	707^th	839	15.7%
2009	33.99	675^th	847	20.3%
2015	22.62	712^th	919	22.5%
2016	28.60	642^nd	894	28.2%
2017	12.29	730^th	821	11.1%
2018	17.77	721^st	838	14.0%
2022	22.95	599^th	776	22.8%
2023	25.23	646^th	883	26.8%
2024	26.81	641^st	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
2018	19.00	686^th	815	15.8%
2023	33.67	548^th	825	33.6%
2024	41.01	480^th	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	742^nd	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	532^nd	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
2018	7.07	660^th	678	2.7%
2023	15.37	614^th	688	10.8%
2024	12.30	647^th	701	7.7%

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

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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
2006	74.32	195^th	705	72.3%
2007	38.84	534^th	767	30.4%
2008	63.05	351^st	750	53.2%
2009	43.49	502^nd	754	33.4%
2010	37.59	531^st	765	30.6%
2011	56.26	442^nd	784	43.6%
2012	22.07	584^th	773	24.5%
2013	15.05	657^th	805	18.4%
2014	44.67	476^th	799	40.4%
2015	12.79	733^rd	832	11.9%
2016	57.21	351^st	852	58.8%
2017	17.42	602^nd	835	27.9%
2018	24.52	583^rd	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	530^th	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	541^st	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	566^th	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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walkerville Public School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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)	45	45
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walkerville Public Schools)	45	45
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	263	276	4.9%
African American	0	6
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	72	74	2.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	186	189	1.6%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.9%	79.3%	3.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT 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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th 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 Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walkerville Public School	Public, Alternative	3-12	145 Lathrop St	Walkerville	49459	Oceana County	Walkerville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 873-4850	276	15	17.9	79.3%	189 (68.5%)	6 (2.2%)	74 (26.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)								(n/a)	44.4	16.7					13.6	27.8	17.9		17.7		27.8	25.0		15.8					$16,482	$3,760	$12,722
Pentwater Public School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	600 Park St	Pentwater	49449	Oceana County	Pentwater Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 869-4100	232	17	13.2	47.0%	188 (81.0%)	3 (1.3%)	28 (12.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)								(n/a)	52.9	41.2	56.3	50.0	52.2	76.5		30.8	33.3	47.8	47.1	35.7	46.2	53.3	57.1	47.1	81.3	28.6	41.2	56.3	$16,980	$964	$16,016
Developmental ClassroomsWSESD	Public, Alternative	K-12	2130 W Us Highway 10	Ludington	49431	Mason County	West Shore Educational Service District	No	No	No	No	(231) 898-1608	94	10	9.4	78.7%	76 (80.9%)	7 (7.4%)	10 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Education and Activity Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4554 West Career Pathway Ct	Fremont	49412	Newaygo County	Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(231) 924-7919	25	3	8.3	56.0%	18 (72.0%)	3 (12.0%)	2 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)

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