Serving 782 students in grades 6-8, Walker-grant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walker-grant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Walker-grant Middle School's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walker-grant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker-grant Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1676 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
36%
22%
White
26%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker-grant Middle School's ranking?
Walker-grant Middle School is ranked #1676 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Walker-grant Middle School often compared to?
Walker-grant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe High School, Hugh Mercer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Walker-grant Middle School?
782 students attend Walker-grant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Walker-grant Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker-grant Middle School?
Walker-grant Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker-grant Middle School offer ?
Walker-grant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker-grant Middle School part of?
Walker-grant Middle School is part of Fredericksburg City PBLC Schs School District.
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