Walker Middle School (Closed 2012)
Walker Middle School served 648 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 68%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)73%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
28%
33%
Black
6%
22%
White
58%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
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