Serving 29 students in grades 6-12, Walton Learning Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walton Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Walton Learning Center's student population of 29 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walton Learning Center is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
72%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Walton Learning Center?
29 students attend Walton Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Walton Learning Center students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton Learning Center?
Walton Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walton Learning Center offer ?
Walton Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Walton Learning Center part of?
Walton Learning Center is part of Walton School District.
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