Walnut Grove School

About Walnut Grove School

Walnut Grove School is an elementary school located in the city of Walnut Grove, California. It is a public school that serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is well-known for its commitment to excellence and providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students. The school has a dedicated faculty and staff that are committed to providing a quality education to all students. The curriculum focuses on developing a strong foundation in the core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Additionally, the school offers a variety of enrichment activities, including music, art, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as chess, robotics, and student government. Walnut Grove School is a great place for children to learn and grow.

Address:	1961 Joe Quick Rd New Market, AL 35761
Phone:	(256) 851-4690
Site:	www.mcssk12.org
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	232 students

Overview Walnut Grove School

Walnut Grove School serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Walnut Grove School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Walnut Grove School

Walnut Grove School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Walnut Grove School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.