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Thomas Walker High

Public 8-12

 126 Blue Gray Road
       Ewing, VA  24248

(276) 445-4111

District: Lee County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,168 Help


Feeder schools for Thomas Walker High:

Elementary:    Dryden Elementary
    Elk Knob Elementary
    Flatwoods Elementary
    Rose Hill Elementary
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Middle:    Elydale Middle
    Jonesville Middle
    Pennington Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Hispanic:
3.2%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.4% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Walker High ranks better than 50.2% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thomas Walker High ranks worse than 51.5% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (3.2%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Walker High is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Walker High is $8,168.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas Walker High:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Walker High 210th of 422 Virginia public middle schools. (See Thomas Walker High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Walker High 168th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Thomas Walker High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Public Schools 45th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Walker High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thomas Walker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.40 313th 340 7.9%
2006 47.24 211th 383 44.9%
2007 44.78 238th 387 38.5%
2008 51.94 184th 391 52.9%
2009 20.05 360th 390 7.7%
2010 7.93 403rd 408 1.2%
2011 40.15 281st 413 32.0%
2012 27.59 349th 413 15.5%
2013 28.24 328th 416 21.2%
2014 47.61 216th 416 48.1%
2015 6.58 398th 412 3.4%
2016 27.81 328th 409 19.8%
2017 22.24 359th 415 13.5%
2018 49.00 211th 413 48.9%
2019 8.46 409th 424 3.5%
2021 38.13 254th 419 39.4%
2022 32.57 292nd 415 29.6%
2023 51.49 210th 422 50.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thomas Walker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.77 212th 411 48.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thomas Walker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.48 207th 409 49.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Thomas Walker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.53 291st 402 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thomas Walker High

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Rank History for all high school students at Thomas Walker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.93 58th 308 81.2%
2006 67.55 41st 314 86.9%
2007 66.20 56th 313 82.1%
2008 67.33 55th 316 82.6%
2009 47.92 162nd 313 48.2%
2010 36.36 240th 317 24.3%
2011 38.42 223rd 320 30.3%
2012 59.39 96th 321 70.1%
2013 41.08 198th 321 38.3%
2014 59.08 88th 322 72.7%
2015 50.05 151st 322 53.1%
2016 54.67 122nd 321 62.0%
2017 52.19 142nd 324 56.2%
2018 51.60 144th 326 55.8%
2019 50.40 159th 327 51.4%
2021 24.67 263rd 327 19.6%
2022 44.75 190th 325 41.5%
2023 54.88 168th 326 48.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Thomas Walker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.52 153rd 320 52.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Thomas Walker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.03 187th 321 41.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Thomas Walker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.95 252nd 315 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a student
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Open Quote I love Thomas Walker High School. It has small classes and teachers that actually care about your education. They teach in a way that is not boring and we actucally learn things we thought we couldn't. We have a pretty average athletic department as well as a competing academic department. I personally placed second in VHSL forensics competition my sophmore year in Original Oratory. I enjoy it here alot and hope that I get to graduate for here as a 2014 graduate : ) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Walker High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 376 376
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 444 444
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 430 430
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 432 432
1993 416 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 406 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 389 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 389 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1997 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 372 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 367 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 385 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 382
2001 396 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 389 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 389 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 372 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 368 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 341 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2007 317 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 319
2008 335 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 1 339
2009 342 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 1 348
2010 325 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2011 309 1 1 2 2 0 3 0 318
2012 312 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 318
2013 277 1 1 1 3 0 2 0 285
2014 302 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 307
2015 297 2 2 3 1 0 3 0 308
2016 290 0 2 2 2 0 3 0 299
2017 292 0 2 1 2 0 3 0 300
2018 290 2 2 4 2 0 4 0 304
2019 294 1 2 7 2 0 4 0 310
2020 298 2 1 5 1 0 5 0 312
2021 305 7 0 8 0 0 3 0 323
2022 274 7 0 6 0 0 2 0 289
2023 263 5 1 9 0 0 0 0 278

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 Thomas Walker High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 376 23.8 15.7 n/a
1990 444 25.4 17.4 n/a
1991 430 25.0 17.2 n/a
1992 432 25.5 16.9 n/a
1993 416 27.9 14.9 n/a
1994 406 34.6 n/a 36.2
1995 389 n/a 0.0 41.1
1996 389 n/a 0.0 41.1
1997 398 n/a 0.0 38.9
1998 372 n/a 0.0 41.1
1999 368 30.0 12.3 51.9
2000 382 n/a 0.0 53.4
2001 396 31.5 12.6 53.5
2002 389 37.0 10.5 53
2003 389 37.0 10.5 53
2004 373 37.0 10.1 57.1
2005 369 36.0 10.3 59.6
2006 342 35.0 9.8 62.9
2007 319 23.8 13.4 60.1
2008 339 18.0 18.8 60.4
2009 348 18.2 19.1 65.1
2010 327 19.8 16.5 63
2011 318 20.2 15.7 58.8
2012 318 n/a n/a 57.9
2013 285 31.6 9.0 59.6
2014 307 27.8 11.0 65.8
2015 308 28.0 11.0 64.3
2016 299 25.0 11.9 70.6
2017 300 27.6 10.8 72
2018 304 29.1 10.4 90.5
2019 310 28.3 10.9 93.9
2020 312 27.8 11.2 93.6
2021 323 26.9 12.0 n/a
2022 289 27.7 10.4 99
2023 278 23.2 11.9 100.4

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 Thomas Walker High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 376 23.8 15.7 n/a
1990 444 25.4 17.4 n/a
1991 430 25.0 17.2 n/a
1992 432 25.5 16.9 n/a
1993 416 27.9 14.9 n/a
1994 406 34.6 n/a 36.2
1995 389 n/a 0.0 41.1
1996 389 n/a 0.0 41.1
1997 398 n/a 0.0 38.9
1998 372 n/a 0.0 41.1
1999 368 30.0 12.3 51.9
2000 382 n/a 0.0 53.4
2001 396 31.5 12.6 53.5
2002 389 37.0 10.5 53
2003 389 37.0 10.5 53
2004 373 37.0 10.1 57.1
2005 369 36.0 10.3 59.6
2006 342 35.0 9.8 62.9
2007 319 23.8 13.4 60.1
2008 339 18.0 18.8 60.4
2009 348 18.2 19.1 65.1
2010 327 19.8 16.5 63
2011 318 20.2 15.7 58.8
2012 318 n/a n/a 57.9
2013 285 31.6 9.0 59.6
2014 307 27.8 11.0 65.8
2015 308 28.0 11.0 64.3
2016 299 25.0 11.9 70.6
2017 300 27.6 10.8 72
2018 304 29.1 10.4 90.5
2019 310 28.3 10.9 93.9
2020 312 27.8 11.2 93.6
2021 323 26.9 12.0 n/a
2022 289 27.7 10.4 99
2023 278 23.2 11.9 100.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Walker High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $501 (6.3%) $7,463 (93.7%) $7,964
2020 $450 (5.5%) $7,680 (94.5%) $8,130
2021 $3,536 (43.3%) $4,631 (56.7%) $8,168

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Walker High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 409th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 210th of 422 Middle schools
 46.7%
Ranks 159th of 327 High schoolsRanks 168th of 326 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Writing (Thomas Walker High)4454.9
 10.9%
   8th Grade Writing (Lee County Public Schools)5543.6
 11.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Walker High)5479.1
 25.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Public Schools)6961.3
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Thomas Walker High)6445.3
 18.7%
   8th Grade Science (Lee County Public Schools)7242
 30%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Thomas Walker High)5666
 10%
   8th Grade English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)6865.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas Walker High)7290
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lee County Public Schools)8589
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Thomas Walker High)7869
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Lee County Public Schools)7872
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Thomas Walker High)8873
 15%
   End of Course Earth Science (Lee County Public Schools)7881
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Thomas Walker High)8582
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)8083
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Thomas Walker High)630
 63%
   End of Course VA and US History (Lee County Public Schools)7211
 61%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Thomas Walker High)6462
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Lee County Public Schools)7354
 19%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students310278
 10.3%
African American15
 400%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White294263
 10.5%
Two or More Races40
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%100.4%
 6.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Thomas Walker High.

Thomas Walker High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dryden Elementary
Elementary : Elk Knob Elementary
Elementary : Flatwoods Elementary
Elementary : Rose Hill Elementary
Elementary : St. Charles Elementary
Middle : Elydale Middle
Middle : Jonesville Middle
Middle : Pennington Middle

Students at Thomas Walker High are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Thomas Walker High ranks 168th of 326 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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