Walnut Middle School
- Walnut Middle School serves 771 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Walnut Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% 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%)
School Overview
- Walnut Middle School's student population of 771 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 771 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Walnut Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walnut Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #863 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 19% |
| Black | 5% | 7% |
| White | 26% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Island School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Island Newell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
0.3 miles
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308)385-5905 0.3 PK-5 491 - 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 | 2,558 students
0.5 miles
2124 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308)385-5950 0.5 9-12 2,558 - 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 | 272 students
0.5 miles
3022 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308)385-5930 0.5 PK-5 272
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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