Walker-grant Middle School
Tel:
(540)372-1145
- Walker-grant Middle School serves 684 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 74% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Walker-grant Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Walker-grant Middle School's student population of 684 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walker-grant Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 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 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1377 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 15% |
| Black | 37% | 23% |
| White | 34% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fredericksburg City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 824 students
0.0 miles
3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540)310-0029 0.0 3-5 824 - Fredericksburg Spotswood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 511 students
1.3 miles
400 Lorraine Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540)898-1514 1.3 PK-5 511 - Fredericksburg Hugh Mercer Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 851 students
2.0 miles
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540)372-1115 2.0 K-2 851 - Fredericksburg Original Walker-grant Grades: PK | 195 students
2.2 miles
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540)372-1065 2.2 PK 195 - Fredericksburg Salem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
2.4 miles
4501 Jackson Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540)786-8218 2.4 PK-5 643
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