Serving 511 students in grades 6-8, Walker Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Walker Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Junior High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Walker Junior High School is ranked #538 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Walker Junior High School?
511 students attend Walker Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Walker Junior High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Junior High School?
Walker Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker Junior High School offer ?
Walker Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walker Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
