Walker-grant Middle School
Tel:
(540) 372-1145
- Walker-grant Middle School serves 722 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Walker-grant Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Walker-grant Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Walker-grant Middle School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 722 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Walker-grant Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walker-grant Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1637 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 51% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 15% |
| Black | 37% | 23% |
| White | 34% | 50% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fredericksburg City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walker-grant Middle School is James Monroe High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Battlefield Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lafayette Upper Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fredericksburg Lafayette Upper Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 862 students
0.0 miles
3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029 0.0 3-5 862 - Fredericksburg Spotswood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
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400 Lorraine Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1514 1.3 PK-5 545 - Fredericksburg Hugh Mercer Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 854 students
2.0 miles
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115 2.0 K-2 854 - Fredericksburg Walker-grant Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 175 students
2.2 miles
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065 2.2 PK 175 - Fredericksburg Salem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 669 students
2.4 miles
4501 Jackson Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218 2.4 PK-5 669
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