How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Reading Community Schools | Walker Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Reading, Michigan | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 696 | 698 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 19.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Reading Community Schools | Walker Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,091 | $11,678 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.4% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 59.7% | 81.5% |
| Local Revenue | 20.9% | 4.7% |
Reading Community Schools
Federal State Local
Walker Charter Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Reading Community Schools | Walker Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.9% | 23.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.1% | 40.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Reading Community Schools | Walker Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 677:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.9% | 22.6% |
School Types
Reading Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Walker Charter Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.