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Walker Charter Academy vs. West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science

Should you attend Walker Charter Academy or West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Walker Charter Academy
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Walker Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 718 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walker Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-12
Total Students
718 students
669 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walker Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walker Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walker Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walker Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walker Charter Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#346 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#1220 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walker Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in MI)
39%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walker Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walker Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walker Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
80-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science with the average graduation rate observed in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walker Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science by grade.
Kindergarten Students
105
83
Grade 1 Students
83
60
Grade 2 Students
83
53
Grade 3 Students
76
54
Grade 4 Students
78
68
Grade 5 Students
77
54
Grade 6 Students
77
52
Grade 7 Students
74
55
Grade 8 Students
65
34
Grade 9 Students
-
44
Grade 10 Students
-
51
Grade 11 Students
-
28
Grade 12 Students
-
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walker Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walker Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walker Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walker Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walker Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walker Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walker Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walker Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walker Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walker Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walker Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walker Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walker Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walker Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walker Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walker Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walker Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walker Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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