Walker Middle School serves 1,086 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 86% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 94% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
1,086 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)86%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)94%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
25%
36%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Long County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Walker Middle School?
1,086 students attend Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Walker Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker Middle School?
Walker Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker Middle School offer ?
Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Walker Middle School part of?
Walker Middle School is part of Long County School District.
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