Walker Middle School is a public middle school located in Salem, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 556 students. It is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Walker Middle School has shown a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 40th out of 381 Oregon middle schools in 2014-2015 to 178th out of 371 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally higher than the district but lower than the state. Student subgroup performance varies, with Asian and African American students performing well, while English Language Learners and Special Education students have struggled. The school serves a high-poverty population, with nearly 93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
When compared to other middle schools in the area, Walker Middle School generally performs better than Houck Middle School and Waldo Middle School, which are among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Judson Middle School and the charter schools (Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Howard Street Charter) in the area.
Walker Middle School ranks 178th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Salem-Keizer School District 24J
In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended Walker Middle School.
Students at Walker Middle School are 50% White, 32% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Asian.
Students who attend Walker Middle School usually go on to attend West Salem High School