Excellent
#215 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 7% in state
Waldron Elementary and Middle School
Elementary School · Fowler Public Schools · Fowler, MI
A Fowler Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11214 WEST KENT ST, Fowler, MI 48835
- Math 67% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 68% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waldron Elementary and Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waldron Elementary and Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,160
Median home value
$202,000
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9 | K–8 | 5.0 mi | 111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fowler Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waldron Elementary and Middle School is listed in Fowler Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waldron Elementary and Middle School
Waldron Elementary and Middle School is a public elementary school in Fowler, MI, part of Fowler Public Schools, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldron Elementary and Middle School
What grades does Waldron Elementary and Middle School serve?
Waldron Elementary and Middle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Waldron Elementary and Middle School?
Waldron Elementary and Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Elementary and Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waldron Elementary and Middle School rank in MI?
Waldron Elementary and Middle School ranks #215 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Waldron Elementary and Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldron Elementary and Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Waldron Elementary and Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waldron Elementary and Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waldron Elementary and Middle School a charter school?
No, Waldron Elementary and Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waldron Elementary and Middle School a Title I school?
No, Waldron Elementary and Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waldron Elementary and Middle School?
20.0% of students at Waldron Elementary and Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (989) 593-2160
- Area population (ZIP 48835)
- 2,646
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 48835; 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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