Serving 1,078 students in grades 6-8, G. M. Walters Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G. M. Walters Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
G. M. Walters Middle School's student population of 1,078 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,078 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of G. M. Walters Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
43%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are G. M. Walters Middle School often compared to?
G. M. Walters Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John M. Horner Middle School, William Hopkins Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend G. M. Walters Middle School?
1,078 students attend G. M. Walters Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of G. M. Walters Middle School students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. M. Walters Middle School?
G. M. Walters Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does G. M. Walters Middle School offer ?
G. M. Walters Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is G. M. Walters Middle School part of?
G. M. Walters Middle School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
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