Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walker-jones Education Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walker-jones Education Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Walker-jones Education Campus's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walker-jones Education Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker-jones Education Campus is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
17%
Black
94%
65%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker-jones Education Campus's ranking?
Walker-jones Education Campus is ranked #147 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Walker-jones Education Campus?
387 students attend Walker-jones Education Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Walker-jones Education Campus students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker-jones Education Campus?
Walker-jones Education Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walker-jones Education Campus offer ?
Walker-jones Education Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Walker-jones Education Campus part of?
Walker-jones Education Campus is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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