The Mary Helen Guest Elementary School in Walled Lake serves PK through Grade 5. It is one of a dozen elementary in the Walled Lake Consolidated District. It is about one mile northeast of the city of Walled Lake One thing that sets it apart from many other elementary schools nationwide is the offering of a "Junior Kindergarten" program. It covers a full day in school like a regular kindergarten. However, the focus is on developing student readiness for regular academics through the use of a play-based curriculum.
A major focus of learning at Mary Helen Guest is ensuring that students develop a sense of self-reliance. With that capacity, students can adapt to changing course material as they advance through the elementary grades and are equipped to contribute to society. Learning the foundations of social studies, math, science, and language arts is key to the process. Teachers work as closely as possible with parents and guardians to make sure all students get individual attention as well as learn how to work as a team with other students,
The Mary Helen Guest Parent Teacher Association is involved in many aspects of daily school programming. But there's a lot more. The association also develops special event programs and field trips. Music and the arts are also a part of each student's day in school. Physical fitness and athletics are also introduced. The emphasis is on structured and non-structured playtime, both indoors and out. Trips to the district's nearby Outdoor Education Center with parents, guardians, and teachers help students get more familiar with natural surroundings and wildlife.
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1655 Decker Rd,
Walled Lake, MI
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Michelle Fiebke-lang
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
63.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.4%
Hispanic
10%
Black
7.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/13/2025
A safe, welcoming environment for children to learn academically and socially. The teacher and support staff truly care about the students and their families.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/21/2024
This is our second year in MHG, we really like the school, really good communication, community, and my daughter love the school
12/1/2015
Our family has been at Guest for 8 years and my kids have consistently had great teachers. The class sizes are some of the smallest in Oakland County (under 25 children per class.) It is a very caring environment. Each of my kids have struggled academically and they have free programs to help get th...
6/30/2014
Not impressed at all. My kindergartener began school this year and the class size is ridiculous, and I think the teachers are just as immature as the kids. The social worker is a waste of school dollars and unprofessional. They did not encourage parents to be part of the learning process and lack co...
6/1/2012
We're blessed to be part of this wonderful elementary school. They have the BEST principal, BEST teachers and staff, and the BEST parents. We're a minority family and we came from a different district and before transferring at MHG I thought that we would struggle. However, I was wrong and it was th...
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Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Walled Lake, MI, in the Walled Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Walled Lake Consolidated School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 341 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Mary Helen Guest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $312,013. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walled Lake Central High School, Walled Lake Western High School, Novi Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Walled Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mary Helen Guest Elementary School.