Walker Junior High School serves 909 students in grades 7-8.
Walker Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walker Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Walker Junior High School's student population of 909 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
909 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walker Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Walker Junior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker Junior High School's ranking?
Walker Junior High School is ranked #1332 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walker Junior High School often compared to?
Walker Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington Junior High School, Orangeview Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Walker Junior High School?
909 students attend Walker Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Walker Junior High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Junior High School?
Walker Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walker Junior High School offer ?
Walker Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Walker Junior High School part of?
Walker Junior High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.
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