G. M. Walters Junior High School
Tel:
(510)656-7211
- G. M. Walters Junior High School serves 691 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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%)
School Overview
- G. M. Walters Junior High School's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 691 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- G. M. Walters Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3049 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 34% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 21% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to G. M. Walters Junior High School is Circle Of Independent Learning (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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 | 743 students
0.2 miles
39201 Sundale Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510)657-5020 0.2 K-6 743 - 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 | 339 students
0.3 miles
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510)797-0100 0.3 K-12 339 - Fremont Young Adult Program Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 33 students
0.3 miles
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510)659-2542 0.3 9-12 33 - Fremont John F. Kennedy High School Grades: 9-12 | 1385 students
0.6 miles
39999 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510)657-4070 0.6 9-12 1385
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