Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, Walker Mill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Walker Mill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Mill Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Walker Mill Middle School?
693 students attend Walker Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Walker Mill Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Mill Middle School?
Walker Mill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker Mill Middle School offer ?
Walker Mill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker Mill Middle School part of?
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