Gordon Elementary School vs. Walters Elementary School
Should you attend Gordon Elementary School or Walters 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
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Walters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 247 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 34%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
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 34%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and 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
247 students
293 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
58% | 42%


Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#502 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-49%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
38
59
Grade 1 Students
39
43
Grade 2 Students
44
45
Grade 3 Students
40
47
Grade 4 Students
43
49
Grade 5 Students
43
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a


% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
8%
5%


% Black
2%
5%


% White
82%
82%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%


Diversity Score
0.32
0.32


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

