Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Walker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Walker Elementary School is ranked #3515 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dillard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
539 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Walker Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Walker Elementary School located?
Walker Elementary School is located in the Dorsey Riverbend neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Dorsey Riverbend.
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