O. Perry Walker Middle School serves 374 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend O. Perry Walker Middle School?
374 students attend O. Perry Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of O. Perry Walker Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O. Perry Walker Middle School?
O. Perry Walker Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does O. Perry Walker Middle School offer ?
O. Perry Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is O. Perry Walker Middle School part of?
O. Perry Walker Middle School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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