Serving 604 students in grades 5-6, Walker Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 604 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Walker Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Upper Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Walker Upper Elementary School?
604 students attend Walker Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Walker Upper Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Upper Elementary School?
Walker Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker Upper Elementary School offer ?
Walker Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker Upper Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 604 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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