John H. Walker Middle School vs. Nutley High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 618 students in grades 7-8, John H. Walker Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,163 students in grades 9-12, Nutley High 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 30% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
618 students
1,163 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#663 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
61%
Graduation Rate
n/a
94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
294
-
Grade 8 Students
305
-
Grade 9 Students
-
305
Grade 10 Students
-
251
Grade 11 Students
-
266
Grade 12 Students
-
314
Ungraded Students
19
27
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
32%
25%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
53%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
