Serving 736 students in grades 6-8, Joe Walker Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe Walker Middle School's student population of 736 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joe Walker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Walker Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5514 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
49%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Walker Middle School's ranking?
Joe Walker Middle School is ranked #5514 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joe Walker Middle School often compared to?
Joe Walker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillview Middle School, Gifford C. Cole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Walker Middle School?
736 students attend Joe Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Joe Walker Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Walker Middle School?
Joe Walker Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Joe Walker Middle School offer ?
Joe Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joe Walker Middle School part of?
Joe Walker Middle School is part of Westside Union Elementary School District.
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