Walker Middle School
Walker Middle School serves 266 students in grades 6-8.
Walker Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Walker Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Walker Middle School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walker Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walker Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #503 out of 2029 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 84% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sturgeon Bay School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walker Middle School is Sturgeon Bay High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sevastopol Middle School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sunrise Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 388 students10
0.1 miles
1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2800 0.1 9-12 388 - Sturgeon Bay Sunrise Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 217 students10
0.3 miles
1414 Rhode Island St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815 0.3 3-5 217 - Sturgeon Bay Sunset Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 141 students
0.8 miles
827 N 8th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2812 0.8 PK-K 141 - Sturgeon Bay Sawyer Elementary School Grades: 1-2 | 136 students
1.5 miles
60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818 1.5 1-2 136 - Sturgeon Bay Sevastopol Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 248 students10
6.5 miles
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282 6.5 K-5 248
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