Serving 637 students in grades 7-8, John H. Walker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John H. Walker Middle School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
John H. Walker Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H. Walker Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#806 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
11%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
50%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John H. Walker Middle School's ranking?
John H. Walker Middle School is ranked #806 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John H. Walker Middle School often compared to?
John H. Walker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nutley 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 38% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John H. Walker Middle School?
637 students attend John H. Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John H. Walker Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John H. Walker Middle School?
John H. Walker Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John H. Walker Middle School offer ?
John H. Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John H. Walker Middle School part of?
John H. Walker Middle School is part of Nutley Public School District.
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