G. M. Walters Junior High School
Tel:
(510) 656-7211
- G. M. Walters Junior High School serves 742 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- G. M. Walters Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
G. M. Walters Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- G. M. Walters Junior High School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 742 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- G. M. Walters Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of G. M. Walters Junior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2849 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 38% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 21% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to G. M. Walters Junior High School is Circle Of Independent Learning (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brier Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fremont Brier Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 718 students
0.2 miles
39201 Sundale Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-5020 0.2 K-6 718 - Fremont Glankler Early Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: K
0.2 miles
39207 Sundale Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 659-2542 0.2 K n/a - Fremont Circle Of Independent Learning Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 347 students
0.3 miles
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100 0.3 K-12 347 - Fremont Young Adult Program Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 40 students
0.3 miles
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 659-2542 0.3 9-12 40 - Fremont John F. Kennedy High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,379 student
0.6 miles
39999 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-4070 0.6 9-12 1,379
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