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Waalkes Juvenile Center School (Closed 2013)

701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Waalkes Juvenile Center School serves 54 students in grades 4-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Waalkes Juvenile Center School?
54 students attend Waalkes Juvenile Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Waalkes Juvenile Center School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waalkes Juvenile Center School?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waalkes Juvenile Center School offer ?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Waalkes Juvenile Center School part of?
Waalkes Juvenile Center School is part of Grand Rapids ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools School District.

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