Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, South Walnut Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
South Walnut Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Walnut Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Walnut Elementary School is ranked #2221 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend South Walnut Elementary School?
341 students attend South Walnut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Walnut Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Walnut Elementary School?
South Walnut Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Walnut Elementary School offer ?
South Walnut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Walnut Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
