Serving 605 students in grades 7-8, John H. Walker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John H. Walker Middle School's student population of 605 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John H. Walker Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H. Walker Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
35%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
50%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John H. Walker Middle School's ranking?
John H. Walker Middle School is ranked #802 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John H. Walker Middle School often compared to?
John H. Walker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nutley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John H. Walker Middle School?
605 students attend John H. Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John H. Walker Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H. Walker Middle School?
John H. Walker Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John H. Walker Middle School offer ?
John H. Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John H. Walker Middle School part of?
John H. Walker Middle School is part of Nutley Public School District.
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