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Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades K-8

106^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Waldron Elementary and Middle School in Fowler, MI, is a small K-8 school serving 262 students in a rural community, and it is part of the highly-ranked Fowler Public Schools district.

For parents, the most striking thing about Waldron is its consistent academic excellence. The school currently ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide, and its performance has never dipped below the 79th percentile in the past decade—a sign of stable, effective teaching rather than a lucky year. Test scores tell the story: 8th-grade social studies proficiency is an extraordinary 89%, compared to the state average of 50%, and 8th-grade math proficiency is 71%, more than double the state average. Even in 4th-grade math, Waldron students hit 88% proficiency, far outpacing its closest high-performing neighbor, PewamoWestphalia Elementary School, which sits just 5.5 miles away and achieved only 48% in that same subject. Attendance is another standout: only 7% of Waldron students are chronically absent, versus a 28% state average and rates as high as 27% at nearby Gateway Elementary School. Kids are showing up, and it shows.

One unique feature is Waldron's K-8 structure, which means your child spends nine years in one building—a model that appears to build strong community and allows teachers to track progress closely over time. The school also spends its money wisely: at $13,794 per student, it spends less than peers like Wacousta Elementary School ($15,235) or Carson City Elementary School ($16,210) while achieving better results. The one area to watch is 5th-grade math, which has lagged behind other grades for three straight years—a possible transition-year bump that parents might want to ask about. Overall, Waldron is a premier choice in central Michigan, offering strong academics, high engagement, and a tight-knit environment.

262

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,794

Per pupil spending ?

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11214 W Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835-9296

(989) 593-2160

District: Fowler Public Schools

Students who attend Waldron Elementary and Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fowler High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

3.8%

American Indian:

0.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (70% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Michigan elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Michigan avg40%

Elementary school

106^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

34^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 625Fowler Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	91.8	106 of 1492	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	91.5	100 of 1488	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	84.5	194 of 1486	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	304 of 1470	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	79.1	227 of 1344	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	87.2	104 of 1153	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	79.9	228 of 1408	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	86.3	161 of 1448	88.9%	★★★★☆
2017	83.0	165 of 1466	88.7%	★★★★☆
2016	84.7	165 of 1548	89.3%	★★★★☆
2015	82.3	224 of 1580	85.8%	★★★★☆
2014	84.1	167 of 1533	89.1%	★★★★☆
2013	85.9	149 of 1563	90.5%	★★★★★
2012	84.6	171 of 1566	89.1%	★★★★☆
2011	80.4	176 of 1552	88.7%	★★★★☆
2010	73.4	392 of 1552	74.7%	★★★★☆
2009	71.7	445 of 1589	72.0%	★★★★☆
2008	74.1	361 of 1577	77.1%	★★★★☆
2007	70.1	450 of 1565	71.2%	★★★★☆
2006	72.7	353 of 1545	77.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	144 of 1343	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.3	178 of 1338	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.8	144 of 1342	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	305 of 1321	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.0	267 of 1106	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	83.1	99 of 902	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	71.7	270 of 1171	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	266 of 1443	81.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	76.5	207 of 1381	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	95.2	17 of 1397	98.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	165 of 1372	88.0%	★★★★☆
2025	94.2	47 of 1366	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	76.8	248 of 1347	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	67.1	389 of 1334	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.9	201 of 1139	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	173 of 1196	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	89.5	95 of 1446	93.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	87 of 1199	92.7%	★★★★★
2025	83.0	173 of 1206	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.1	236 of 1204	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	69.0	332 of 1198	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.0	292 of 1102	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	78.8	161 of 1005	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	245 of 1128	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	189 of 1253	84.9%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	95.4	34 of 896	96.2%	★★★★★
2025	83.9	109 of 890	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.3	152 of 897	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	174 of 883	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	88.9	70 of 776	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	77.4	106 of 675	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	81.9	115 of 792	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	180 of 838	78.5%	★★★★☆
2017	74.9	152 of 821	81.5%	★★★★☆
2016	82.7	123 of 894	86.2%	★★★★☆
2015	80.1	136 of 919	85.2%	★★★★☆
2014	88.2	73 of 921	92.1%	★★★★★
2013	83.9	101 of 919	89.0%	★★★★☆
2012	81.0	133 of 900	85.2%	★★★★☆
2011	79.5	124 of 858	85.5%	★★★★☆
2010	76.6	168 of 851	80.3%	★★★★☆
2009	83.4	77 of 847	90.9%	★★★★★
2008	82.1	95 of 839	88.7%	★★★★☆
2007	82.0	89 of 823	89.2%	★★★★☆
2006	82.3	91 of 806	88.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	95.7	24 of 789	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	76.8	128 of 789	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	67.8	179 of 771	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	64.0	210 of 770	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	58 of 521	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.6	118 of 658	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	70.5	195 of 794	75.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	82.5	69 of 815	91.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	88.9	61 of 813	92.5%	★★★★★
2025	76.3	145 of 798	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.7	166 of 786	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	64.8	205 of 776	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.8	129 of 658	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	95 of 540	82.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.9	144 of 797	81.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	92.7	37 of 687	94.6%	★★★★★
2025	75.6	136 of 696	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.6	171 of 701	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	64.0	199 of 688	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	86.0	75 of 638	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.5	110 of 577	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	73.9	129 of 624	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	69.8	167 of 678	75.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)89th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)88th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)85th percentile~ school

Middle school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

White (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)92nd percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)92nd percentile+13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies79%+40 vs state

English Language Arts76%+36 vs state

Mathematics71%+38 vs state

Math62%+26 vs state

Science62%+22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waldron Elementary and Middle School	Public, Magnet	K-8	11214 W Kent St	Fowler	48835	Clinton County	Fowler Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 593-2160	262	18	14.4	18.3%	251 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.8	106^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.5	100^th of 1488 public elementary schools	93.3%	6	82.1	71.4	56.0	76.0	83.3	80.8	83.3	56.0	88.0	54.2	57.7	54.2	58.3	64.3	66.7	89.3	$13,794	$319	$13,475
PewamoWestphalia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 W Jefferson St	Pewamo	48873	Ionia County	Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 593-3488	249	17	15.0	28.5%	240 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	74.1	352^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	76.4%		76.2	319^th of 1488 public elementary schools	78.6%	33			56.1	40.7	59.3			56.1	48.1	51.9			44.4		44.4		$14,741	$394	$14,347
Gateway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 N Lansing St	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 227-4600	320	21	15.3	45.6%	259 (80.9%)	2 (0.6%)	43 (13.4%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)																	$13,285	$856	$12,429
Riley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5935 West Pratt Rd	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 227-5100	299	17	18.1	22.4%	250 (83.6%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (8.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)	68.4	431^st of 1492 public elementary schools	71.1%		71.4	396^th of 1488 public elementary schools	73.4%	35			67.9	74.0	35.6			76.8	84.0	28.8			40.7		25.4		$13,250	$447	$12,803
Oakview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 S Clinton Ave	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 227-4500	313	21	15.2	37.1%	269 (85.9%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (9.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	76.2	320^th of 1492 public elementary schools	78.6%		80.4	271^st of 1488 public elementary schools	81.8%	49			39.4	60.7	67.0			41.3	52.7	49.1			65.1		44.3		$13,986	$906	$13,081
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	435 Lou Lemke Ln	Muir	48860	Ionia County	Ionia Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 522-0005	183	10	19.0	65.0%	154 (84.2%)	3 (1.6%)	17 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	23.6	1110^th of 1492 public elementary schools	25.6%		29.7	1019^th of 1488 public elementary schools	31.5%	91			27.0	23.8	33.3			27.0	19.1	21.2			24.2		15.2		$14,029	$1,783	$12,246
Fulton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8060 Ely Hwy	Middleton	48856	Gratiot County	Fulton Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 236-7234	261	16	16.4	64.0%	236 (90.4%)	4 (1.5%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	62.7	522^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	65.0%		51	701^st of 1488 public elementary schools	52.9%	179			32.4	44.1	48.0			58.8	47.1	42.0			48.0		32.0		$14,291	$1,695	$12,596
Westwood Elementary School	Public	3-5	883 Cross St	Portland	48875	Ionia County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 647-2989	423	25	16.7	37.6%	379 (89.6%)	6 (1.4%)	17 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	37.6	892^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	40.2%		47.9	753^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	49.4%	139			26.1	30.9	36.7			35.1	44.6	31.3			36.7		13.6		$12,860	$1,072	$11,788
Carson City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	338 Eagle Ave	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Carson City-Crystal Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 584-3138	216	18	12.3	66.2%	199 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)			50.0					65.9									$16,210	$1,354	$14,856
Wacousta Elementary School	Public	K-4	9325 W Herbison Rd	Eagle	48822	Clinton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 925-5940	457	27	16.7	23.4%	370 (81.0%)	7 (1.5%)	43 (9.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.4%)	65	492^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	67.0%		42.1	832^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	44.1%	340			55.7	43.6				49.5	41.0								$15,235	$1,125	$14,110

Frequently Asked Questions about Waldron Elementary and Middle School

What district is Waldron Elementary and Middle School in?

Fowler Public Schools

How many students attend Waldron Elementary and Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 262 students attended Waldron Elementary and Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Waldron Elementary and Middle School?

Students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

Is Waldron Elementary and Middle School a good school?

Yes. Waldron Elementary and Middle School ranks in the top 7.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Waldron Elementary and Middle School attend?

Students who attend Waldron Elementary and Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : Fowler High School

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