Jerry R Walker Middle

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Jerry R Walker Middle ranks 1302 nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jerry R Walker Middle is a public middle school in Little Elm, Texas, serving 932 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Little Elm Independent School District, which is ranked 449 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jerry R Walker Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (43.45%) and African American (20.49%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 6th grade reading proficiency (38.46%) is significantly lower than the Little Elm ISD (45.82%) and state (54.45%) averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners and Hispanic students performing particularly poorly. Additionally, Jerry R Walker Middle has seen a slight increase in dropout rates, from 0.6% in 2020-2021 to 1.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Lowell H Strike Middle, Jerry R Walker Middle generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR test scores across most subjects and grade levels. However, the school does have one bright spot: its performance in Algebra I, where the proficiency rate (62.65% in 2023-2024) is significantly higher than the Little Elm ISD (42.29%) and state (44.73%) averages. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Jerry R Walker Middle (56.44% in 2022-2023) suggests that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces.

Detail:

Public 6-8

633 French Settlement
Little Elm, TX 75068

(972) 947-9340

District: Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1302^nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,295

Students who attend Jerry R Walker Middle usually attend:

High:

Little Elm High School

Feeder schools for Jerry R Walker Middle:

Elementary:	Cesar Chavez Elementary
	Oak Point Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 932

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.5%

White:

27.5%

African American:

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jerry R Walker Middle ranks worse than 55.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.22. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jerry R Walker Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.5%), White (27.5%), African American (20.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jerry R Walker Middle is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Jerry R Walker Middle employs 57.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jerry R Walker Middle is $9,295.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jerry R Walker Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jerry R Walker Middle 1302^nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Jerry R Walker Middle in the ranking list.)

Little Elm Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) 449^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jerry R Walker Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	49.27	1045^th	2252	53.6%
2022	40.10	1324^th	2254	41.3%
2023	41.98	1321^st	2330	43.3%
2024	43.22	1302^nd	2361	44.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.08	415^th	743	44.1%
2022	51.77	355^th	813	56.3%
2023	55.32	320^th	817	60.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.50	1250^th	1592	21.5%
2022	25.25	1413^th	1643	14.0%
2023	30.99	1270^th	1720	26.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.70	201^st	1712	88.3%
2022	66.04	305^th	1757	82.6%
2023	50.63	658^th	1815	63.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	46.77	1085^th	2172	50.0%
2022	31.23	1669^th	2220	24.8%
2023	35.19	1530^th	2251	32.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.33	1120^th	2151	47.9%
2022	36.86	1418^th	2221	36.2%
2023	45.01	1201^st	2241	46.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.09	455^th	1501	69.7%
2022	56.69	770^th	1488	48.3%
2023	46.20	1002^nd	1481	32.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.07	1207^th	2118	43.0%
2022	37.30	1401^st	2182	35.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	52.25	932^nd	2168	57.0%
2022	42.88	1210^th	2228	45.7%
2023	38.82	1367^th	2245	39.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.09	275^th	589	53.3%
2022	39.04	432^nd	606	28.7%
2023	29.55	505^th	616	18.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	46.36	561^st	1213	53.8%
2022	33.11	868^th	1251	30.6%
2023	37.41	773^rd	1273	39.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.40	1048^th	2043	48.7%
2022	33.01	1477^th	2077	28.9%
2023	42.54	1206^th	2116	43.0%

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Rank History for White students at Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.70	758^th	1700	55.4%
2022	52.01	792^nd	1723	54.0%
2023	41.38	1088^th	1749	37.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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TERRIBLE Principal, front office, back office, teachers, coaches. They know what they did to my kids K-7. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jerry R Walker Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	283	174	16	419	4	1	52	949
2022	277	185	13	428	3	2	50	958
2023	256	191	22	405	2	1	55	932

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Jerry R Walker Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	949	49.5	19.1	54.6
2022	958	53.8	17.7	52.4
2023	932	57.8	16.1	56.4

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 Jerry R Walker Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	949	49.5	19.1	54.6
2022	958	53.8	17.7	52.4
2023	932	57.8	16.1	56.4

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 Jerry R Walker Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$698 (7.5%)	$8,597 (92.5%)	$9,295

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Jerry R Walker Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jerry R Walker Middle	Public	6-8	633 French Settlement	Little Elm	75068	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 947-9340	932	58	16.1	56.4%	256 (27.5%)	191 (20.5%)	405 (43.5%)	22 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.9%)	43.2	1302^nd of 2361 public middle schools	44.9%		42	1321^st of 2330 public middle schools	43.3%	19	62.7	38.5	48.3	55.4	27.4	13.9	45.7	44.3	22.0	$9,295	$698	$8,597
Denton County J J A E P	Public	6	500 Lobo Ln	Little Elm	75068	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 947-9340	10			70.0%	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Rodriguez Middle	Public	6-8	8650 Martop Rd	Oak Point	76227	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 347-7050	973	73	13.3	51.3%	257 (26.4%)	409 (42.0%)	225 (23.1%)	30 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.1%)	35.8	1536^th of 2361 public middle schools	34.9%		31.5	1677^th of 2330 public middle schools	28.0%	141	96.2	47.4	53.0	48.2	28.9	9.8	21.0	31.8	23.8	$9,977	$762	$9,214
Lake Dallas Middle	Public	6-8	325 E Hundley Dr	Lake Dallas	75065	Denton County	Lake Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 497-4037	902	69	13.0	41.5%	401 (44.5%)	90 (10.0%)	324 (35.9%)	24 (2.7%)	12 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.7%)	51.3	1013^th of 2361 public middle schools	57.1%		56.9	878^th of 2330 public middle schools	62.3%	135	95.3	49.2	51.5	56.4	37.0	24.9	29.7	48.6	32.4	$9,782	$902	$8,880
Bettye Myers Middle	Public	6-8	131 Garza Rd	Lake Dallas	76208	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-1500	821	64	12.8	62.5%	216 (26.3%)	230 (28.0%)	323 (39.3%)	18 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.9%)	27.1	1811^th of 2361 public middle schools	23.3%		31.5	1679^th of 2330 public middle schools	27.9%	132	95.1	45.6	45.8	42.7	21.1	5.4	21.7	26.1	15.4	$10,803	$772	$10,031
Lowell H Strike Middle	Public	6-8	8798 Scottys Lake Ln	Little Elm	75068	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 947-9457	992	56	17.7	44.6%	321 (32.4%)	208 (21.0%)	353 (35.6%)	46 (4.6%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	55 (5.5%)	46.7	1176^th of 2361 public middle schools	50.2%		42.5	1300^th of 2330 public middle schools	44.2%	124	80.5	53.4	52.9	52.4	36.0	11.9	31.9	39.8	28.6	$9,220	$725	$8,496
Navo Middle	Public	6-8	1701 Navo Rd	Aubrey	76227	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 347-7500	1,051	72	14.6	47.4%	245 (23.3%)	428 (40.7%)	265 (25.2%)	37 (3.5%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (6.7%)	32	1670^th of 2361 public middle schools	29.3%		39.4	1411^th of 2330 public middle schools	39.4%	259	80.6	49.2	45.1	48.1	20.0	15.7	28.4	21.3	22.1	$9,936	$677	$9,260
Pioneer Heritage Middle	Public	6-8	1649 High Shoals Dr	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4700	1,076	68	15.8	6.8%	411 (38.2%)	75 (7.0%)	93 (8.6%)	466 (43.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.7%)	98	22^nd of 2361 public middle schools	99.1%		97.2	39^th of 2330 public middle schools	98.3%	17	100.0	89.0	90.7	89.5	76.6	81.4	86.8	84.1	72.3	$8,508	$378	$8,130
Lakeview Middle	Public	6-8	4300 Keys Dr	The Colony	75056	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 713-5974	426	46	9.2	52.8%	142 (33.3%)	77 (18.1%)	148 (34.7%)	22 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.7%)	37.4	1487^th of 2361 public middle schools	37.0%		34.4	1587^th of 2330 public middle schools	31.9%	100	44.4	53.0	54.6	45.8	28.8	9.2	26.6	30.7	20.0	$12,030	$1,480	$10,550
Pearson Middle	Public	6-8	2323 Stonebrook Pkwy	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4450	997	67	14.9	6.1%	335 (33.6%)	53 (5.3%)	109 (10.9%)	451 (45.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.8%)	97.1	38^th of 2361 public middle schools	98.4%		97.7	27^th of 2330 public middle schools	98.8%	11	99.5	89.7	89.2	88.1	75.1	84.1	63.6	84.8	72.8	$8,965	$378	$8,587

Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry R Walker Middle

What high school do graduates of Jerry R Walker Middle attend?

Students who attend Jerry R Walker Middle usually go on to attend Little Elm High School

What district is Jerry R Walker Middle in?

Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

Is Jerry R Walker Middle a good school?

Jerry R Walker Middle ranks 1302^nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jerry R Walker Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 932 students attended Jerry R Walker Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Jerry R Walker Middle?

Students at Jerry R Walker Middle are 43% Hispanic, 27% White, 20% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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