Walker Middle Magnet School
Tel:
(813) 631-4726
Walker Middle Magnet School serves 975 students in grades 6-8.
Walker Middle Magnet School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Walker Middle Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Walker Middle Magnet School's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 975 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walker Middle Magnet School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walker Middle Magnet School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #118 out of 3633 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 33% |
| Black | 7% | 22% |
| White | 46% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walker Middle Magnet School is Sickles High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hammond Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Odessa Hammond Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 734 students10
0.2 miles
8008 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120 0.2 PK-5 734 - Tampa Northwest Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 629 students10
1.7 miles
16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315 1.7 PK-5 629 - Tampa Citrus Park Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 569 students10
2.3 miles
7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356 2.3 PK-5 569 - Tampa Sickles High School Math: 62% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,306 students10
2.3 miles
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742 2.3 9-12 2,306 - Tampa Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 748 students10
2.4 miles
14303 Citrus Pointe Dr
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 792-5125 2.4 6-8 748
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