Waalkes Juvenile Center School serves 54 students in grades 4-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
20%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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54 students attend Waalkes Juvenile Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Waalkes Juvenile Center School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waalkes Juvenile Center School?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waalkes Juvenile Center School offer ?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Waalkes Juvenile Center School part of?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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