Serving 605 students in grades 7-8, John H. Walker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
John H. Walker Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H. Walker Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
John H. Walker Middle School is ranked #802 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John H. Walker Middle School often compared to?
John H. Walker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nutley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John H. Walker Middle School?
605 students attend John H. Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John H. Walker Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H. Walker Middle School?
John H. Walker Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John H. Walker Middle School offer ?
John H. Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John H. Walker Middle School part of?
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