Serving 570 students in grades 5-6, Walker Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walker Upper Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Charlottesville, VA, covering approximately 10.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walker Upper Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walker Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Upper Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1529 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Walker Upper Elementary School is ranked #1529 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Walker Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Walker Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Elementary School, Greenbrier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Walker Upper Elementary School?
570 students attend Walker Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Walker Upper Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker Upper Elementary School?
Walker Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker Upper Elementary School offer ?
Walker Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walker Upper Elementary School part of?
Walker Upper Elementary School is part of Charlottesville City School District.
In what neighborhood is Walker Upper Elementary School located?
Walker Upper Elementary School is located in the Barracks Rugby neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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