Is Walton Middle School a good school?

Walton Middle School ranks 409 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Walton Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 801 students attended Walton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Walton Middle School?

Students at Walton Middle School are 66% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Walton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Walton Middle School usually go on to attend Freeport Senior High School

Walton Middle School in Defuniak Springs FL

Performance Trends

Compare Details Walton Middle School ranks better than 65.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Walton School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.74. (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 Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (18.6%), African American (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Walton School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walton Middle School is 15.1, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Walton School District! (See more...)

Compare Walton Middle School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walton Middle School is $13,400, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Walton School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Walton Middle School 409^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Walton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walton 16^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walton Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	51.55	310^th	593	47.7%
2005	58.46	265^th	602	56.0%
2006	60.38	265^th	675	60.7%
2007	59.60	309^th	736	58.0%
2008	54.86	364^th	740	50.8%
2009	53.10	398^th	780	49.0%
2010	52.92	428^th	839	49.0%
2011	58.81	395^th	891	55.7%
2012	53.37	430^th	897	52.1%
2013	47.52	518^th	956	45.8%
2014	51.70	483^rd	999	51.7%
2016	50.54	491^st	997	50.8%
2017	50.15	508^th	1031	50.7%
2018	53.09	472^nd	1035	54.4%
2019	54.32	496^th	1099	54.9%
2021	53.91	499^th	1136	56.1%
2022	52.58	512^th	1148	55.4%
2023	62.57	404^th	1177	65.7%
2024	62.74	409^th	1196	65.8%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Walton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	493	83	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	588
1989	527	98	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
1990	527	117	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	650
1991	532	130	12	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	679
1992	544	145	13	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	705
1993	566	128	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	705
1994	550	138	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	699
1995	500	121	6	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	637
1996	500	121	6	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	637
1997	542	106	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	668
1998	571	105	6	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	695
1999	586	114	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	721
2000	578	114	6	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	712
2001	578	102	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2002	548	121	2	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	691
2003	548	121	2	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	691
2004	571	116	4	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	716
2005	552	113	2	29	5	n/a	n/a	0	701
2006	530	95	4	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	661
2007	519	98	2	29	6	n/a	n/a	9	663
2008	526	93	3	34	5	n/a	n/a	13	674
2009	535	102	3	31	7	n/a	n/a	12	690
2010	505	89	4	15	4	n/a	n/a	17	634
2011	484	86	6	37	1	0	37	0	651
2012	461	93	5	39	0	0	44	0	642
2013	480	98	4	56	0	0	45	0	683
2014	472	99	3	64	0	0	44	0	682
2015	454	100	4	66	2	0	37	0	663
2016	437	94	5	59	1	0	35	0	631
2017	417	90	4	82	1	0	36	0	630
2018	428	88	3	99	0	0	35	0	653
2019	453	75	4	115	0	0	35	0	682
2020	550	67	4	126	1	1	40	0	789
2021	503	68	4	122	1	3	47	0	748
2022	523	72	4	149	2	2	53	0	805
2023	526	64	4	149	2	3	53	0	801

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 Walton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	588	36.0	16.3	43.4
1989	630	41.0	15.3	51.9
1990	650	42.0	15.4	48.8
1991	679	43.0	15.7	48
1992	705	44.0	16.0	38
1993	705	45.0	15.7	45.2
1994	699	44.0	15.9	45.5
1995	637	44.0	14.5	48
1996	637	44.0	14.5	48
1997	668	44.0	15.2	49.7
1998	695	46.0	15.1	42.4
1999	721	45.0	16.0	60.7
2000	712	45.0	15.8	65
2001	697	45.0	15.5	62.8
2002	691	39.0	17.7	64.8
2003	691	39.0	17.7	64.8
2004	716	40.0	17.9	61.3
2005	701	44.0	15.9	66.5
2006	661	46.0	14.4	55.8
2007	663	42.0	15.8	56.7
2008	674	48.0	14.0	63.4
2009	690	53.6	14.5	65.2
2010	634	47.0	13.4	68.9
2011	651	43.0	15.1	71.1
2012	642	47.0	13.6	73.5
2013	683	49.0	13.9	61.8
2014	682	48.0	14.2	71
2015	663	43.0	15.4	74.7
2016	631	46.0	13.7	74.3
2017	630	46.0	13.6	74.8
2018	653	46.0	14.1	74.1
2019	682	44.0	15.5	72
2020	789	46.0	17.1	73.4
2021	748	48.0	15.5	70.9
2022	805	47.0	17.1	68.3
2023	801	53.0	15.1	75.4

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 Walton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	588	36.0	16.3	43.4
1989	630	41.0	15.3	51.9
1990	650	42.0	15.4	48.8
1991	679	43.0	15.7	48
1992	705	44.0	16.0	38
1993	705	45.0	15.7	45.2
1994	699	44.0	15.9	45.5
1995	637	44.0	14.5	48
1996	637	44.0	14.5	48
1997	668	44.0	15.2	49.7
1998	695	46.0	15.1	42.4
1999	721	45.0	16.0	60.7
2000	712	45.0	15.8	65
2001	697	45.0	15.5	62.8
2002	691	39.0	17.7	64.8
2003	691	39.0	17.7	64.8
2004	716	40.0	17.9	61.3
2005	701	44.0	15.9	66.5
2006	661	46.0	14.4	55.8
2007	663	42.0	15.8	56.7
2008	674	48.0	14.0	63.4
2009	690	53.6	14.5	65.2
2010	634	47.0	13.4	68.9
2011	651	43.0	15.1	71.1
2012	642	47.0	13.6	73.5
2013	683	49.0	13.9	61.8
2014	682	48.0	14.2	71
2015	663	43.0	15.4	74.7
2016	631	46.0	13.7	74.3
2017	630	46.0	13.6	74.8
2018	653	46.0	14.1	74.1
2019	682	44.0	15.5	72
2020	789	46.0	17.1	73.4
2021	748	48.0	15.5	70.9
2022	805	47.0	17.1	68.3
2023	801	53.0	15.1	75.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walton Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$870 (9.1%)	$8,641 (90.9%)	$9,511
2019	$869 (9.0%)	$8,755 (91.0%)	$9,624
2020	$885 (9.8%)	$8,143 (90.2%)	$9,027
2021	$1,107 (11.4%)	$8,608 (88.6%)	$9,716
2022	$1,537 (14.4%)	$9,170 (85.6%)	$10,707
2023	$2,335 (17.4%)	$11,065 (82.6%)	$13,400

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walton Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 496^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 404^th of 1177 Middle schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Middle School)	40	50	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walton)	55	58	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walton Middle School)	53	58	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walton)	60	65	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Middle School)	54	44	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walton)	64	54	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walton Middle School)	61	36	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walton)	62	56	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Middle School)	57	49	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walton)	60	55	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walton Middle School)	67	43	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walton)	63	58	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Walton Middle School)	57	51	6%
8th Grade Science (Walton)	58	61	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Walton Middle School)	82	81	1%
End of Course Civics (Walton)	82	74	8%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Walton Middle School)	93	87	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Walton)	72	73	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Walton Middle School)	95	95
End of Course Geometry (Walton)	73	69	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	682	801	17.4%
African American	75	64	14.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	115	149	29.6%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	453	526	16.1%
Two or More Races	35	53	51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72%	75.4%	3.4%

High:	Freeport Senior High School
	South Walton High School
	Walton High School
	Walton Virtual Franchise

Elementary:	Dune Lakes Elementary School
	Freeport Elementary School
	Maude Saunders Elementary School
	Mossy Head School
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	Van R. Butler Elementary School
	West Defuniak Elementary School

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 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
Walton Middle School	Public	6-8	605 Bruce Ave	Defuniak Springs	32435	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-1281	801	53	15.1	75.4%	526 (65.7%)	64 (8.0%)	149 (18.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	53 (6.6%)	62.7	409^th of 1196 public middle schools	65.8%		62.6	404^th of 1177 public middle schools	65.7%	5		56.0	49.0	55.0		67.0	50.0	71.0		60.0	80.0	95.0	70.0	$13,400	$2,335	$11,065
Freeport Middle School	Public	5-8	360 Kylea Laird Dr	Freeport	32439	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1220	700	36	19.2	49.4%	506 (72.3%)	12 (1.7%)	146 (20.9%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	69.2	339^th of 1196 public middle schools	71.7%		65.7	373^rd of 1177 public middle schools	68.3%	34	53.0	60.0	59.0	56.0	58.0	67.0	60.0	70.0	58.0	61.0	88.0	100.0	86.0	$10,561	$1,380	$9,180

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