C
Below Average
50/100

South Walnut Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 309 S WALNUT ST, Bangor, MI 49013
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 32% · Math 32% proficient · 21st percentile in Michigan
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
341
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%21/100reading 17th percentile, math 25th percentile among Michigan elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−4 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%37%reading -13 pts, math -14 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic22%32%reading -11 pts, math +5 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 309 S WALNUT ST
City Bangor
ZIP Code 49013
District 2603870
NCES School ID 260387000730
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49013

Understanding the community around South Walnut Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,810
Per Capita Income $23,654
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%
High School or Higher 82.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,800
Median Rent $602
Owner-Occupied 80.4%
Renter-Occupied 19.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Walnut Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 50.7%
Hispanic/Latino 38.1%
Black 5.9%
Two or More Races 5.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 341
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Walnut Elementary School?
South Walnut Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Walnut Elementary School?
South Walnut Elementary School has 341 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does South Walnut Elementary School serve?
South Walnut Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Walnut Elementary School receive per student?
South Walnut Elementary School receives $14,773 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Walnut Elementary School in 49013 ▼
Avg Home Value
$213,157
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+22.4%
% Renters
19.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026