Walker Mill Middle School

800 Karen Blvd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,049 students in grades 6-8, Walker Mill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,049 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walker Mill Middle School's student population of 1,049 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,049 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Walker Mill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Mill Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#871 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walker Mill Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
22%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
74%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walker Mill Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Walker Mill Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walker Mill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walker Mill Middle School's ranking?
Walker Mill Middle School is ranked #871 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Walker Mill Middle School often compared to?
Walker Mill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kettering Middle School, William W. Hall Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Walker Mill Middle School?
1,049 students attend Walker Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Walker Mill Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Mill Middle School?
Walker Mill Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker Mill Middle School offer ?
Walker Mill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker Mill Middle School part of?
Walker Mill Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,049 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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