Walter Reed Middle School

4525 Irvine Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Walter Reed Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,469 students
This chart displays total students of Walter Reed Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Walter Reed Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Walter Reed Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#2366 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walter Reed Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walter Reed Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Walter Reed Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
13%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
43%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
34%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Walter Reed Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter Reed Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walter Reed Middle School's ranking?
Walter Reed Middle School is ranked #2366 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walter Reed Middle School often compared to?
Walter Reed Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter Reed Middle School?
1,469 students attend Walter Reed Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Walter Reed Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Walter Reed Middle School offer ?
Walter Reed Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walter Reed Middle School part of?
Walter Reed Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Walter Reed Middle School located?
Walter Reed Middle School is located in the Studio City neighborhood of North Hollywood, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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