Walker Charter Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

1801 3 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI

2.4

4.3

719 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Steve Bagley

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
53%

Reading Proficiency
66%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

66%

Math Proficiency

53%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

51%

Male

49%

White

55%

Hispanic

20.6%

Black

9.2%

Two or more races

9.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.9%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#18 Best Charter MS in Michigan

#19 Best Charter ES in Michigan

#24 Best Public MS Teachers in Michigan

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

2/4/2022

Teachers and staff have high expectations for behavior and academics and also communicate well with families. Classrooms are focused on learning, always pushing students to go beyond the requirements. Our two sons thrived here with honors for their grades and good friends, too.

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1.0 parent

5/4/2023

This school has been wonderful as it relates to helping my children transition from elementary to middle school, however I’ve had issues with a specific teacher and Dean. When faced with a issue the dynamic between teacher and student is “I’m the teacher I’m always right, you the student your never...

5.0 parent

3/13/2023

Love my school! Teachers are great! Admin is great!

4.0 parent

3/9/2023

Wonderful teachers who care about the success of their students

5.0 parent

3/9/2023

We were at another charter school before Walker and it was a stressful mess from the teachers, to the unkempt behavioral issues with other students, to my daughter's life threatening food allergies. Walker has been absolutely wonderful, my eldest's grades are amazing and reflect the quality teaching...

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List Price Range

$183K - $1.4M

Homes For Sale

329

Average Home Value

$313,869

Median Lot Size

16,552 Sq Ft

% Renters

47%

Average Household Income

$77,329

% of College Grads

39.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,849 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$419,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft

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Unit 1703

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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,079 Sq Ft

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(616) 303-5398

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1 Bath
752 Sq Ft

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Unit 303
New 8 days ago

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(616) 691-9404

$164,900

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,312 Sq Ft

552 Pine Ave NW
New 3 days ago

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$675,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,657 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,008 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,118 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,124 Sq Ft

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Unit 702

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$439,900

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,829 Sq Ft

446 Windchime Dr

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$275,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,397 Sq Ft

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New 14 days ago

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2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft

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335 Bridge St NW
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

NexTech High School

9th to 12th
Charter

CA Frost Environmental Science Middle High School

6th to 12th
Public

West Catholic High School

9th to 12th
Private

Harmon Park

Millennium Park

Chesterfield Neighborhood Park

Johnson Park

Walker Community Park Playground

Kent County Park Commission

Alpine Estates Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground

English Hills Park

Lincoln Lawns Park

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49544

Walker Charter Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 1801 3 Mile Rd NW in Grand Rapids, in the Walker neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 719 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Walker Charter Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $313,869. Discover additional schools in the area, like NexTech High School, CA Frost Environmental Science Middle High School, West Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walker Charter Academy.

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