Walker Middle Magnet School

Summary:

Walker Middle Magnet School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Odessa, Florida, which is part of the Hillsborough County School District. The school consistently ranks in the top 5% of Florida middle schools and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walker Middle Magnet School significantly outperforms the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 93% proficiency in Algebra 1, compared to 56% for Hillsborough County and 55% for Florida. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 39.45% White, 31.4% Hispanic, 17.08% Asian, and 5.3% African American. Additionally, Walker Middle Magnet School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.7% to 12.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 19.6% to 54.5%.

The lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Walker Middle Magnet School (29.93%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 20.09% to 72.73%, suggests that the school serves a more socioeconomically diverse population. This diversity, along with the school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student body, and low chronic absenteeism rates, make Walker Middle Magnet School an exemplary model for middle schools in the region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556

(813) 631-4726

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,867

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 1,019

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.5%

Hispanic:

31.4%

Asian:

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walker Middle Magnet School ranks better than 96.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Walker Middle Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.5%), Hispanic (31.4%), Asian (17.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker Middle Magnet School is 19, which is the 13^th best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Walker Middle Magnet School employs 53.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walker Middle Magnet School is $8,867, which is the 21^st highest among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Walker Middle Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Walker Middle Magnet School 37^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Walker Middle Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walker Middle Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	91.74	49^th	999	95.1%
2016	91.47	59^th	997	94.1%
2017	92.42	61^st	1031	94.1%
2018	93.26	51^st	1035	95.1%
2019	91.50	62^nd	1099	94.4%
2021	91.85	67^th	1136	94.1%
2022	93.20	50^th	1148	95.6%
2023	94.64	37^th	1177	96.9%
2024	94.22	37^th	1196	96.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2022

My son attended Walker from 2019-2022. Walker Middle Magnet is an excellent learning environment for students committed to achieving academic excellence. Walker Middle truly prepares its students for high school life. Students are pushed to challenge themselves in their academics and extracurriculars activities. Mrs. Holloway does an excellent job running the show and communicating with parents. Her all-star team of teachers were always very prepared and offered a supportive learning environment to their students. My son made wonderful friends and he has great memories from his time at Walker. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, August 27, 2020

horrible.

Enrollment information for Walker Middle Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	418	40	61	182	3	2	36	742
2013	396	82	70	222	4	3	33	810
2014	373	109	91	283	2	5	37	900
2015	395	126	103	322	2	5	28	981
2016	434	99	128	307	1	8	35	1012
2017	463	77	139	301	1	11	32	1024
2018	446	67	128	282	1	10	41	975
2019	412	71	119	314	1	4	44	965
2020	413	64	138	325	1	2	51	994
2021	408	72	170	319	2	3	50	1024
2022	424	61	187	302	3	3	56	1036
2023	402	54	174	320	1	3	65	1019

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 Walker Middle Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	742	46.6	15.9	25.6
2013	810	49.0	16.5	31.5
2014	900	57.0	15.7	37.9
2015	981	57.0	17.2	40.3
2016	1012	60.0	16.8	34.6
2017	1024	60.0	17.0	33
2018	975	62.0	15.7	33.5
2019	965	58.0	16.6	32.5
2020	994	57.0	17.4	32.4
2021	1024	58.0	17.6	38.9
2022	1036	53.0	19.5	29.7
2023	1019	53.5	19.0	29.9

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 Walker Middle Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	742	46.6	15.9	25.6
2013	810	49.0	16.5	31.5
2014	900	57.0	15.7	37.9
2015	981	57.0	17.2	40.3
2016	1012	60.0	16.8	34.6
2017	1024	60.0	17.0	33
2018	975	62.0	15.7	33.5
2019	965	58.0	16.6	32.5
2020	994	57.0	17.4	32.4
2021	1024	58.0	17.6	38.9
2022	1036	53.0	19.5	29.7
2023	1019	53.5	19.0	29.9

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 Walker Middle Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$345 (4.4%)	$7,440 (95.6%)	$7,785
2019	$355 (4.6%)	$7,410 (95.4%)	$7,766
2020	$474 (6.1%)	$7,325 (93.9%)	$7,798
2021	$1,029 (13.5%)	$6,603 (86.5%)	$7,631
2022	$903 (11.4%)	$6,999 (88.6%)	$7,902
2023	$1,530 (17.3%)	$7,337 (82.7%)	$8,867

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walker Middle Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 37^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Middle Magnet School)	80	86	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walker Middle Magnet School)	77	80	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Middle Magnet School)	81	80	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walker Middle Magnet School)	87	19	68%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Middle Magnet School)	87	83	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walker Middle Magnet School)	83	89	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Walker Middle Magnet School)	81	80	1%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Walker Middle Magnet School)	89	92	3%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Walker Middle Magnet School)	98	96	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Walker Middle Magnet School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	965	1019	5.6%
African American	71	54	23.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	119	174	46.2%
Hispanic	314	320	1.9%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	412	402	2.4%
Two or More Races	44	65	47.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.5%	29.9%	2.6%

Schools Near Walker Middle Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walker Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8282 N Mobley Rd	Odessa	33556	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 631-4726	1,019	54	19.0	29.9%	402 (39.5%)	54 (5.3%)	320 (31.4%)	174 (17.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	65 (6.4%)	94.2	37^th of 1196 public middle schools	96.9%		94.6	37^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.9%		87.0	82.0	84.0	89.0	52.0	95.0	85.0	93.0	97.0	91.0	$8,867	$1,530	$7,337
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	14303 Citrus Pointe Dr	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 792-5125	583	31	19.1	58.7%	108 (18.5%)	51 (8.7%)	366 (62.8%)	39 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	45.2	655^th of 1196 public middle schools	45.2%		48.7	584^th of 1177 public middle schools	50.4%	71	48.0	41.0	46.0	56.0	26.0	60.0	44.0	85.0	100.0	55.0	$10,061	$2,037	$8,024
Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 Ehrlich Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7325	971	55	17.6	46.0%	306 (31.5%)	71 (7.3%)	507 (52.2%)	38 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.8%)	54.5	523^rd of 1196 public middle schools	56.3%		52.3	532^nd of 1177 public middle schools	54.8%	9	60.0	46.0	48.0	67.0	22.0	61.0	48.0	93.0	97.0	72.0	$9,008	$1,741	$7,266
Davidsen Middle School	Public	6-8	10501 Montague St	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 558-5300	1,002	56	17.8	53.4%	220 (22.0%)	54 (5.4%)	648 (64.7%)	41 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.7%)	41.8	699^th of 1196 public middle schools	41.6%		46	623^rd of 1177 public middle schools	47.1%	76	50.0	42.0	45.0	46.0	33.0	56.0	42.0	81.0	100.0	72.0	$8,839	$1,976	$6,861
Martinez Middle School	Public	6-8	5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1190	1,160	53	22.0	20.1%	639 (55.1%)	47 (4.1%)	278 (24.0%)	128 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (5.9%)	90.6	75^th of 1196 public middle schools	93.7%		88	106^th of 1177 public middle schools	91.0%	31	82.0	80.0	75.0	85.0	53.0	85.0	75.0	96.0	100.0	92.0	$7,696	$1,296	$6,400
Farnell Middle School	Public	6-8	13912 Nine Eagles Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1640	1,214	56	21.6	25.8%	621 (51.2%)	60 (4.9%)	318 (26.2%)	124 (10.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	88 (7.2%)	82.2	169^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.9%		86.1	129^th of 1177 public middle schools	89.0%	40	79.0	66.0	63.0	82.0	38.0	80.0	66.0	93.0	100.0	86.0	$7,744	$1,248	$6,497
Buchanan Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 W Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7600	759	36	21.0	72.7%	97 (12.8%)	145 (19.1%)	475 (62.6%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.2%)	15.6	1044^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.7%		13.5	1055^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.4%	11	27.0	22.0	28.0	25.0	14.0	39.0	28.0	86.0		39.0	$8,769	$1,975	$6,795
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering	Public, Magnet	6-8	1200 Silver Eagle Dr	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 942-5419	394	21	18.7	15.0%	328 (83.2%)	9 (2.3%)	32 (8.1%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	94.8	33^rd of 1196 public middle schools	97.2%		94	45^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.2%	12	88.0	85.0	82.0	87.0		90.0	87.0	92.0	97.0	95.0	$9,007	$516	$8,491
Webb Middle School	Public	6-8	6035 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5351	802	39	20.5	64.1%	59 (7.4%)	76 (9.5%)	636 (79.3%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.9%)	26	915^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.5%		24.9	910^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.7%	5	36.0	25.0	33.0	49.0	35.0	45.0	29.0	78.0	100.0	43.0	$8,158	$1,673	$6,484
Charles S. Rushe Middle School	Public	6-8	18654 Mentmore Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1200	1,548	74	20.8	25.9%	899 (58.1%)	64 (4.1%)	397 (25.6%)	109 (7.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (4.9%)	75.7	250^th of 1196 public middle schools	79.1%		79.8	198^th of 1177 public middle schools	83.2%	52	64.0	65.0	61.0	66.0	67.0	83.0	57.0	95.0	100.0	83.0	$7,047	$712	$6,336

Frequently Asked Questions about Walker Middle Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Walker Middle Magnet School?

Students at Walker Middle Magnet School are 39% White, 31% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Walker Middle Magnet School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Walker Middle Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,019 students attended Walker Middle Magnet School.

Is Walker Middle Magnet School a good school?

Yes! Walker Middle Magnet School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 37^th of 1196 Florida middle schools.

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