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#1320 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
Elementary School · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Walled Lake, MI
A Walled Lake Consolidated Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1655 DECKER RD, Walled Lake, MI 48390
- Math 44% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Helen Guest Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Helen Guest Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated942/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walled Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,411
Median home value
$287,900
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| St William SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Oakley Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Walled Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #13 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is listed in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walled Lake, MI, part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,320 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
What grades does Mary Helen Guest Elementary School serve?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Helen Guest Elementary School rank in MI?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School ranks #1,320 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mary Helen Guest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Helen Guest Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mary Helen Guest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Helen Guest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
41.7% of students at Mary Helen Guest Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (248) 956-3300
- Area population (ZIP 48390)
- 24,118
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48390; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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