Burton Glen Charter Academy vs Walker Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Burton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
709 students
Walker Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
711 students
| Measure | Burton Glen Charter Academy Burton, Michigan | Walker Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1553 of 1,581 | #420 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49967 of 50,301 | #16759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 709 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 63% |
| city | Burton | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 7.5).
- •Walker Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 13%).
- •Walker Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 18%).
- •Walker Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 94.5%).
- •Walker Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.5).
- •Walker Charter Academy is the larger school with 711 students compared with 709.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burton Glen Charter Academy better than Walker Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Charter Academy ranks higher (62.1 vs 7.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burton Glen Charter Academy and Walker Charter Academy?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Burton and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Glen Charter Academy: 709. Walker Charter Academy: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Glen Charter Academy and Walker Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Burton Glen Charter Academy is 1553rd of 1,581 and Walker Charter Academy is 420th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).