Summary:
The zip code 49459 contains a single alternative public school, Walkerville Public School, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 276 students. The school faces significant challenges, including a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a concerning dropout rate.
Walkerville Public School's student body is predominantly White (68.48%) with a significant Hispanic representation (26.81%), and a small percentage of African American (2.17%) and other racial groups. The school's four-year graduation rate of 73.3% is below the state average, and its dropout rate of 13.3% is relatively high. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 42.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Academically, Walkerville Public School's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from 13.64% to 27.8%, compared to the state averages of 37.5% to 44%. The school's high percentage of students (79.35%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a significant economically disadvantaged population. While the school spends $16,482 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.9, these resources do not appear to be effectively addressing the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the students.
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