Summary:
Walton Charter Academy is the sole elementary school located in Pontiac, Michigan, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 781 students. As a public charter school, it is part of the Walton Charter Academy District, which is ranked 435 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Walton Charter Academy faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly below the Michigan state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate is 23.2% compared to the state average of 38.9%. Similarly, in 5th grade Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate is just 9.3% compared to the state average of 32.9%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is also alarmingly high, indicating that a substantial portion of the student population is missing a significant amount of instructional time.
The data also suggests that Walton Charter Academy serves a predominantly low-income population, with 93.85% of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. While the school's spending per student is relatively high at $14,492, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's performance across all subject areas and grade levels is consistently lower than the state averages, indicating the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices and the implementation of targeted interventions to address these challenges and improve student achievement.
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