Walton Middle School

605 Bruce Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 805 students in grades 6-8, Walton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walton Middle School's student population of 805 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
805 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Walton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walton Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1535 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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51%
48%
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50%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
19%
36%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
65%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walton Middle School's ranking?
Walton Middle School is ranked #1535 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Walton Middle School often compared to?
Walton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Walton Middle School?
805 students attend Walton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Walton Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton Middle School?
Walton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Walton Middle School offer ?
Walton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walton Middle School part of?
Walton Middle School is part of Walton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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