Walter Reed Middle School
Tel:
(818) 487-7600
Walter Reed Middle School serves 1,584 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Walter Reed Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Walter Reed Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Walter Reed Middle School's student population of 1,584 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 1,584 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walter Reed Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walter Reed Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2408 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 30% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walter Reed Middle School is North Hollywood Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Berenece Carlson Home Hospital (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Colfax Charter Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Village Colfax Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 645 students
0.6 miles
11724 Addison St.
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 761-5115 0.6 K-5 645 - Studio City Carpenter Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 1,006 student
0.8 miles
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363 0.8 K-5 1,006 - North Hollywood North Hollywood Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,501 students
0.9 miles
5231 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-6200 0.9 9-12 2,501 - North Hollywood Berenece Carlson Home Hospital Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 480 students
1.0 miles
10952 Whipple St.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759 1.0 K-12 480 - North Hollywood Lankershim Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
1.0 miles
5250 Bakman Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-3130 1.0 K-5 414
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