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#1769 of 3,192 schools in MI
Walters Elementary
Elementary School · Marshall Public Schools · Marshall, MI
A Marshall Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
705 NORTH MARSHALL AVE, Marshall, MI 49068
- Math 53% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walters Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Walters Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshall), 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
$78,476
Median home value
$196,800
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49068; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Calhoun County Juvenile HomeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Hughes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Marshall AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Marshall Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walters Elementary is listed in Marshall Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walters Elementary
Walters Elementary is a public elementary school in Marshall, MI, part of Marshall Public Schools, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,769 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walters Elementary
What grades does Walters Elementary serve?
Walters Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Walters Elementary?
Walters Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walters Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walters Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walters Elementary rank in MI?
Walters Elementary ranks #1,769 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Walters Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walters Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Walters Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walters Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walters Elementary a charter school?
No, Walters Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walters Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walters Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walters Elementary?
41.3% of students at Walters Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (269) 781-1280
- Area population (ZIP 49068)
- 14,954
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 49068; 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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