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Walker Middle School

1075 8th St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 581 students in grades 6-8, Walker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Walker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Walker Middle School's student population of 581 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
581 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Walker Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#470 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walker Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walker Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Walker Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walker Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walker Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walker Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walker Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Walker Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walker Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Walker Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker Middle School's ranking?
Walker Middle School is ranked #470 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Walker Middle School often compared to?
Walker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straub Middle School, Crossler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Walker Middle School?
581 students attend Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Walker Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Middle School?
Walker Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walker Middle School offer ?
Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walker Middle School part of?
Walker Middle School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Walker Middle School located?
Walker Middle School is located in the West Salem neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in West Salem.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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