John H. Walker Middle School

Public 7-8

 325 Franklin Ave
       Nutley, NJ  07110-2735


(973) 661-8869

District: Nutley Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,810 Help


Students who attend John H. Walker Middle School usually attend:

High:    Nutley High School

Feeder schools for John H. Walker Middle School:

Elementary:    Lincoln School
    Radcliffe School
    Spring Garden School
    Washington School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  605

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.2%
Hispanic:
34.5%
Asian:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Compare Details John H. Walker Middle School ranks better than 78.3% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.81. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.2%), Hispanic (34.5%), Asian (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John H. Walker Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John H. Walker Middle School is $15,810.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John H. Walker Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John H. Walker Middle School 162nd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See John H. Walker Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Nutley Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nutley Public School District 191st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John H. Walker Middle School

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Rank History for all students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.57 209th 574 63.6%
2004 75.63 171st 588 70.9%
2005 70.78 221st 599 63.1%
2006 69.43 251st 615 59.2%
2007 78.50 125th 631 80.2%
2008 78.55 127th 640 80.2%
2009 81.79 92nd 664 86.1%
2010 75.00 182nd 677 73.1%
2011 77.05 153rd 684 77.6%
2012 75.71 190th 677 71.9%
2013 63.18 309th 704 56.1%
2014 60.43 337th 717 53.0%
2015 63.53 226th 713 68.3%
2016 68.52 199th 713 72.1%
2017 65.79 237th 712 66.7%
2018 72.10 192nd 716 73.2%
2019 77.71 150th 745 79.9%
2022 68.92 191st 745 74.4%
2023 74.81 162nd 748 78.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.66 24th 202 88.1%
2022 65.67 47th 270 82.6%
2023 59.58 70th 288 75.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.78 132nd 471 72.0%
2019 68.15 109th 492 77.8%
2022 63.09 124th 535 76.8%
2023 60.50 137th 505 72.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.69 72nd 522 86.2%
2019 89.11 23rd 541 95.7%
2022 78.41 50th 549 90.9%
2023 88.10 25th 568 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.29 185th 680 72.8%
2019 80.91 124th 703 82.4%
2022 71.96 181st 726 75.1%
2023 77.38 145th 720 79.9%
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Rank History for Male students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.95 180th 675 73.3%
2019 70.78 199th 697 71.4%
2022 64.44 214th 730 70.7%
2023 71.02 179th 718 75.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.33 79th 200 60.5%
2019 50.23 111th 199 44.2%
2022 69.75 61st 200 69.5%
2023 60.20 89th 201 55.7%
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Rank History for African American students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.70 129th 361 64.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.06 74th 504 85.3%
2019 82.03 48th 524 90.8%
2022 73.56 100th 591 83.1%
2023 83.05 53rd 587 91.0%
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Rank History for White students at John H. Walker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.26 209th 497 57.9%
2019 66.13 152nd 504 69.8%
2022 51.57 228th 512 55.5%
2023 65.58 155th 509 69.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for John H. Walker Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 445 6 36 12 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1989 417 5 37 7 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1990 430 5 36 17 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1991 466 7 38 18 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 435 3 42 26 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 469 7 50 22 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 435 7 57 30 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 467 13 50 31 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 467 13 50 31 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 459 8 55 36 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 511 8 57 45 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2000 524 10 53 40 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2001 539 13 56 62 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 579 9 48 56 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2003 579 9 48 56 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2004 569 8 51 47 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2005 544 11 61 71 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 535 9 57 68 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2007 460 5 60 64 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2008 491 9 64 72 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2009 526 10 71 75 0 0 0 0 682
2010 480 10 69 85 0 0 0 0 644
2011 446 11 61 81 0 0 0 0 599
2012 476 13 57 82 0 0 0 0 628
2013 462 16 62 95 0 0 3 0 638
2014 463 8 63 106 0 0 0 0 640
2015 437 8 65 102 1 0 2 0 615
2016 429 17 67 99 1 0 1 0 614
2017 449 20 52 106 0 0 1 0 628
2018 404 20 51 130 0 0 3 0 608
2019 341 16 64 132 1 0 5 0 559
2020 380 15 67 149 1 0 8 0 620
2021 371 14 67 185 0 0 13 1 651
2022 327 19 56 197 0 0 19 0 618
2023 304 19 53 209 2 0 18 0 605

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John H. Walker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 39.0 12.7 n/a
1989 466 38.0 12.2 n/a
1990 488 38.0 12.8 3.9
1991 529 41.0 12.9 3.6
1992 506 38.0 13.3 5.9
1993 548 37.2 14.7 6.9
1994 529 36.2 14.6 5.1
1995 561 35.6 15.8 4.6
1996 561 35.6 15.8 4.6
1998 558 35.2 15.9 3.9
1999 621 36.1 17.2 2.7
2000 627 38.3 16.4 6.2
2001 670 38.5 17.4 5.8
2002 692 45.5 15.2 4.9
2003 692 45.5 15.2 4.9
2004 675 45.5 14.8 7
2005 687 45.0 15.3 n/a
2006 669 44.5 15.0 9.3
2007 589 44.0 13.4 5.9
2008 636 43.0 14.8 6.4
2009 682 46.7 13.1 7.8
2010 644 47.0 13.7 11
2011 599 44.0 13.6 10.4
2012 628 48.8 12.8 10
2013 638 44.0 14.5 13.8
2014 640 42.3 15.1 12.3
2015 615 47.0 13.0 9.9
2016 614 50.0 12.2 11.4
2017 628 49.8 12.6 15.3
2018 608 49.4 12.3 14
2019 559 49.9 11.2 11.4
2020 620 51.9 11.9 14.7
2021 651 51.9 12.5 15.1
2022 618 53.7 11.5 11.7
2023 605 49.5 12.2 12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John H. Walker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 39.0 12.7 n/a
1989 466 38.0 12.2 n/a
1990 488 38.0 12.8 3.9
1991 529 41.0 12.9 3.6
1992 506 38.0 13.3 5.9
1993 548 37.2 14.7 6.9
1994 529 36.2 14.6 5.1
1995 561 35.6 15.8 4.6
1996 561 35.6 15.8 4.6
1998 558 35.2 15.9 3.9
1999 621 36.1 17.2 2.7
2000 627 38.3 16.4 6.2
2001 670 38.5 17.4 5.8
2002 692 45.5 15.2 4.9
2003 692 45.5 15.2 4.9
2004 675 45.5 14.8 7
2005 687 45.0 15.3 n/a
2006 669 44.5 15.0 9.3
2007 589 44.0 13.4 5.9
2008 636 43.0 14.8 6.4
2009 682 46.7 13.1 7.8
2010 644 47.0 13.7 11
2011 599 44.0 13.6 10.4
2012 628 48.8 12.8 10
2013 638 44.0 14.5 13.8
2014 640 42.3 15.1 12.3
2015 615 47.0 13.0 9.9
2016 614 50.0 12.2 11.4
2017 628 49.8 12.6 15.3
2018 608 49.4 12.3 14
2019 559 49.9 11.2 11.4
2020 620 51.9 11.9 14.7
2021 651 51.9 12.5 15.1
2022 618 53.7 11.5 11.7
2023 605 49.5 12.2 12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John H. Walker Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $376 (2.4%) $15,434 (97.6%) $15,810

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John H. Walker Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 162nd of 748 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (John H. Walker Middle School)76.371
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)76.371
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (John H. Walker Middle School)54.749.2
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)54.749.2
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (John H. Walker Middle School)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (Nutley Public School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John H. Walker Middle School)75.866.5
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)75.866.5
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (John H. Walker Middle School)51.933
 18.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)51.933
 18.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (John H. Walker Middle School)97.8100
 2.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Nutley Public School District)97.8100
 2.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (John H. Walker Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Geometry (Nutley Public School District)100100
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.476.6
 16.8%
End of Course Algebra I (John H. Walker Middle School)98.4100
 1.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Nutley Public School District)43.841.8
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (John H. Walker Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Nutley Public School District)35.959
 23.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.244.8
 12.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559605
 8.2%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian6453
 17.2%
Hispanic132209
 58.3%
Pacific Islander00
White341304
 10.9%
Two or More Races518
 260%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%12.7%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John H. Walker Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 605 students attended John H. Walker Middle School.

Students at John H. Walker Middle School are 50% White, 35% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend John H. Walker Middle School usually go on to attend Nutley High School

John H. Walker Middle School ranks 162nd of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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