Below Average
#2530 of 3,192 schools in MI
Walton Charter Academy
Elementary School · Walton Charter Academy · Pontiac, MI
A charter elementary school in Pontiac, MI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
744 EAST WALTON BLVD, Pontiac, MI 48340
- Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 31% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walton Charter Academy score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Walton Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,636/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pontiac), 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
$46,474
Median home value
$105,800
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
43.4%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 989 | Compare → |
| Kennedy CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Owen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 319 | 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.
Walton Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Walton Charter Academy is listed in Walton Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walton Charter Academy
Walton Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Pontiac, MI, part of Walton Charter Academy, serving approximately 781 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,530 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walton Charter Academy
What grades does Walton Charter Academy serve?
Walton Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Walton Charter Academy?
Walton Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Charter Academy is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walton Charter Academy rank in MI?
Walton Charter Academy ranks #2,530 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Walton Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Walton Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Walton Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walton Charter Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walton Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Walton Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Walton Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Walton Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walton Charter Academy?
93.9% of students at Walton Charter Academy 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
- 781
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (248) 371-9300
- Area population (ZIP 48340)
- 25,696
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 48340; 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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