Judson B Walker Middle School

150 Amidon Ln
Orlando, FL 32809
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 933 students in grades 6-8, Judson B Walker Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 933 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Judson B Walker Middle School's student population of 933 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
933 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Judson B Walker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judson B Walker Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3126 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Judson B Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Judson B Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Judson B Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
72%
37%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
6%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
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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 Florida.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Judson B Walker Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Judson B Walker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Judson B Walker Middle School's ranking?
Judson B Walker Middle School is ranked #3126 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Judson B Walker Middle School often compared to?
Judson B Walker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Judson B Walker Middle School?
933 students attend Judson B Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Judson B Walker Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Judson B Walker Middle School?
Judson B Walker Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Judson B Walker Middle School offer ?
Judson B Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Judson B Walker Middle School part of?
Judson B Walker Middle School is part of Orange School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 933 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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