Walnut Middle School
- Walnut Middle School serves 818 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Walnut Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Walnut Middle School's student population of 818 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 818 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walnut Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walnut Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #824 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 19% |
| Black | 6% | 7% |
| White | 25% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walnut Middle School is Grand Island Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Ne Support Service Program (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Newell Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Island Newell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 499 students
0.3 miles
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308)385-5905 0.3 PK-5 499 - Grand Island Success Academy Alternative School
0.4 miles
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308)385-5885 0.4 n/a n/a - Grand Island Grand Island Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2483 students
0.5 miles
2124 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308)385-5950 0.5 9-12 2483 - Grand Island Indra House Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
2131 N Lafayette Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308)385-5635 0.5 9-12 n/a - Grand Island West Lawn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 262 students
0.5 miles
3022 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308)385-5930 0.5 PK-5 262
School Reviews
| 5 This school is the best because I am at it right now and It is a very safe environment! - Posted by Student/Alumni - kiana |
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