Walker Middle Magnet School vs. Farnell Middle School
Should I attend Walker Middle Magnet School or Farnell Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walker Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Farnell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,036 students in grades 6-8, Walker Middle Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,164 students in grades 6-8, Farnell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,036 students
1,164 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#367 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
351
365
Grade 7 Students
352
388
Grade 8 Students
333
411
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
10%
% Hispanic
29%
26%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
41%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%