Walters Elementary School vs. Gordon Elementary School
Should you attend Walters Elementary School or Gordon Elementary School? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walters Elementary School 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gordon Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
293 students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1313 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
41
Grade 1 Students
44
42
Grade 2 Students
43
41
Grade 3 Students
50
43
Grade 4 Students
50
42
Grade 5 Students
45
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
84%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%