Walker Junior High

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Walker Junior High ranks 242 nd of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Walker Junior High is a public middle school located in Walker, Louisiana, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 482. The school is part of the Livingston Parish School District, which is ranked 18 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walker Junior High has a diverse student population, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students over the past three years. Academically, the school's performance is mixed - it has lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, particularly in 8th grade, but higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing better relative to their peers statewide, while White students and students with low socioeconomic status perform slightly below average. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.67% in 2020-2021 to 71.37% in 2022-2023.

When compared to other middle schools in the Livingston Parish district, Walker Junior High generally performs on par or slightly below average, but it outperforms some nearby schools, such as Southside Junior High and Westside Junior High, in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate (76%) is also significantly higher than the district (80%) and state (71%) averages, making it a standout performer in this area. These insights suggest that Walker Junior High is a school with a diverse student population and a mix of academic performance, facing some unique challenges, such as the growing economic needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

13443 Burgess Ave.
Walker, LA 70785

(225) 664-0243

District: Livingston Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,613

Students who attend Walker Junior High usually attend:

High:

Walker High School

Feeder schools for Walker Junior High:

Elementary:	South Fork Elementary School
	South Walker Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 511

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

African American:

30.3%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walker Junior High ranks worse than 53.9% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 9 ranked middle schools in the Livingston Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Walker Junior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), African American (30.3%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker Junior High is 17.7. 7 middle schools in the Livingston Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Walker Junior High employs 28.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walker Junior High is $10,613. 5 middle schools in the Livingston Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walker Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker Junior High 242^nd of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Walker Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Livingston Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Parish 18^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walker Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	71.44	125^th	459	72.8%
2022	57.20	199^th	460	56.7%
2023	62.11	170^th	465	63.4%
2024	49.43	242^nd	449	46.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	38.97	30^th	48	37.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	55.13	74^th	210	64.8%
2022	63.71	49^th	206	76.2%
2023	51.20	81^st	206	60.7%
2024	33.70	119^th	175	32.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	66.92	136^th	455	70.1%
2022	58.81	178^th	458	61.1%
2023	66.28	134^th	459	70.8%
2024	48.67	232^nd	444	47.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	70.34	128^th	441	71.0%
2022	55.84	198^th	441	55.1%
2023	60.92	173^rd	444	61.0%
2024	50.74	223^rd	415	46.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	68.87	135^th	442	69.5%
2022	62.41	161^st	442	63.6%
2023	65.17	150^th	443	66.1%
2024	49.77	217^th	426	49.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	64.99	87^th	352	75.3%
2022	61.14	112^th	360	68.9%
2023	60.36	115^th	360	68.1%
2024	45.75	180^th	333	45.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	51.56	73^rd	153	52.3%
2022	58.56	62^nd	163	62.0%
2023	65.66	47^th	163	71.2%
2024	48.11	81^st	152	46.7%

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Rank History for White students at Walker Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	64.14	130^th	358	63.7%
2022	41.51	229^th	362	36.7%
2023	58.68	146^th	352	58.5%
2024	41.30	213^th	320	33.4%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Walker Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	281	95	3	56	0	1	14	450
2022	260	118	8	65	0	1	17	469
2023	254	144	10	60	0	0	14	482
2024	250	155	9	82	1	0	14	511

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 Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	450	22.9	19.5	36.7
2022	469	23.0	20.3	65
2023	482	22.3	21.5	71.4
2024	511	28.7	17.7	73.8

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 Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	450	22.9	19.5	36.7
2022	469	23.0	20.3	65
2023	482	22.3	21.5	71.4
2024	511	28.7	17.7	73.8

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 Junior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$10,227
2022	$10,613

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Schools Near Walker Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
Walker Junior High	Public	6-8	13443 Burgess Ave.	Walker	70785	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 664-0243	511	29	17.7	73.8%	250 (48.9%)	155 (30.3%)	82 (16.0%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	49.4	242^nd of 449 public middle schools	46.1%		62.1	170^th of 465 public middle schools	63.4%	72		51.0	55.0	49.0	52.0	70.0	65.0	76.0	71.0		$10,613
Westside Junior High School	Public	6-8	12615 Burgess Avenue	Walker	70785	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 665-8259	446	27	16.7	62.8%	297 (66.6%)	54 (12.1%)	84 (18.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	64.2	164^th of 449 public middle schools	63.5%		68.5	142^nd of 465 public middle schools	69.5%	22		65.0	70.0	53.0	63.0	69.0	80.0	74.0	75.0	100.0	$11,700
North Corbin Junior High School	Public	6-8	32725 North Corbin Road	Walker	70785	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 686-2038	604	36	16.8	61.8%	473 (78.3%)	71 (11.8%)	36 (6.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	75.8	108^th of 449 public middle schools	75.9%		80.3	74^th of 465 public middle schools	84.1%	34		71.0	78.0	53.0	69.0	80.0	84.0	84.0	82.0		$10,179
Denham Springs Junior High School	Public	6-8	401 Hatchell Lane	Denham Springs	70726	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 665-8898	899	51	17.7	67.7%	527 (58.6%)	131 (14.6%)	197 (21.9%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.6%)	74.4	114^th of 449 public middle schools	74.6%		71.6	121^st of 465 public middle schools	74.0%	7		73.0	68.0	63.0	69.0	82.0	80.0	78.0	80.0		$10,298
Juban Parc Junior High School	Public	6-8	12470 Brown Road	Denham Springs	70726	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 664-1001	598	34	17.4	63.0%	365 (61.0%)	125 (20.9%)	81 (13.5%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	66.9	151^st of 449 public middle schools	66.4%		72.2	117^th of 465 public middle schools	74.8%	34		70.0		45.0	66.0	77.0	84.0	76.0	79.0	100.0	$13,242
Southside Junior High School	Public	6-8	26535 Hwy 16	Denham Springs	70726	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 664-4221	575	34	17.0	69.6%	252 (43.8%)	107 (18.6%)	194 (33.7%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	54	215^th of 449 public middle schools	52.1%		54	221^st of 465 public middle schools	52.5%	6		63.0	66.0	38.0	56.0	64.0	80.0	69.0	71.0		$11,581
Live Oak Middle School	Public	5-6	8444 Cecil Drive	Watson	70706	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 664-3211	697	37	18.8	61.8%	560 (80.3%)	71 (10.2%)	42 (6.0%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)								(n/a)	75.0	76.0			75.0	80.0					$9,991
Live Oak Junior High	Public	7-8	35086 HWY 16 Spur	Watson	70706	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 667-4195	727	45	16.1	64.4%	584 (80.3%)	69 (9.5%)	47 (6.5%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.6%)	77.6	96^th of 449 public middle schools	78.6%		78.8	79^th of 465 public middle schools	83.0%	17			71.0	59.0	66.0		84.0	88.0	86.0	100.0	$9,938
Southeast Middle School	Public	6-8	15000 Harrells Ferry	Baton Rouge	70816	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 753-5930	983	68	14.5	65.1%	58 (5.9%)	603 (61.3%)	262 (26.7%)	41 (4.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.4%)	14.2	400^th of 449 public middle schools	10.9%		16.1	397^th of 465 public middle schools	14.6%	3		28.0	31.0	26.0	28.0	51.0	50.0	56.0	53.0		$13,801
Woodlawn Middle School	Public	6-8	14939 Tiger Bend Road	Baton Rouge	70817	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 751-0436	842	71	11.8	54.6%	155 (18.4%)	476 (56.5%)	170 (20.2%)	19 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.1%)	56.5	201^st of 449 public middle schools	55.2%		46.6	245^th of 465 public middle schools	47.3%	44		57.0	60.0	52.0	56.0	73.0	75.0	70.0	73.0	100.0	$14,804

Frequently Asked Questions about Walker Junior High

What is the racial makeup of Walker Junior High?

Students at Walker Junior High are 49% White, 30% African American, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Walker Junior High attend?

Students who attend Walker Junior High usually go on to attend Walker High School

Is Walker Junior High a good school?

Walker Junior High ranks 242^nd of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Walker Junior High in?

Livingston Parish

How many students attend Walker Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Walker Junior High.

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