Ewell D Walker Middle School

12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, Ewell D Walker Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ewell D Walker Middle School's student population of 830 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
830 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Ewell D Walker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ewell D Walker Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5494 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ewell D Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ewell D Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ewell D Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
67%
53%
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Black
23%
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Ewell D Walker Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ewell D Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ewell D Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ewell D Walker Middle School's ranking?
Ewell D Walker Middle School is ranked #5494 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ewell D Walker Middle School often compared to?
Ewell D Walker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ewell D Walker Middle School?
830 students attend Ewell D Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ewell D Walker Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ewell D Walker Middle School?
Ewell D Walker Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ewell D Walker Middle School offer ?
Ewell D Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ewell D Walker Middle School part of?
Ewell D Walker Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ewell D Walker Middle School located?
Ewell D Walker Middle School is located in the North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in North Dallas.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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