St. Clare Walker Middle

Summary:

St. Clare Walker Middle is a public middle school in Locust Hill, Virginia, serving 287 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Middlesex County Public Schools district, which is ranked 37th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

St. Clare Walker Middle has a unique student population, with a higher percentage of White students (67.94%) compared to nearby schools like Page Middle and Peasley Middle in Gloucester County. The school has also shown strong academic performance in certain subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and Science, where its 8th-grade proficiency rate was 77.53% compared to the state average of 50.1%. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 97th out of 416 Virginia middle schools in 2013-2014 to 156th out of 417 in 2023-2024.

One notable finding is the significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at St. Clare Walker Middle, from 46.72% in 2021-2022 to 87.11% in 2022-2023. This suggests a growing population of students from low-income families, which raises questions about the school's ability to provide equitable resources and support to ensure the academic success of all students. Comparing the school to its nearby counterparts, such as Page Middle and Peasley Middle, which have consistently outperformed St. Clare Walker Middle, provides valuable insights into the factors that may contribute to academic success and the importance of maintaining a diverse student population and appropriate student-teacher ratios.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6814 General Puller Highway
       Locust Hill, VA  23092


(804) 758-2561

District: Middlesex County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools


Students who attend St. Clare Walker Middle usually attend:

High:    Middlesex High

Feeder schools for St. Clare Walker Middle:

Elementary:    Middlesex Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
African American:
17.4%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Compare Details St. Clare Walker Middle ranks better than 62.6% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.85. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), African American (17.4%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Clare Walker Middle is 10.8. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Clare Walker Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Clare Walker Middle 156th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See St. Clare Walker Middle in the ranking list.)

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Middlesex County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesex County Public Schools 37th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Clare Walker Middle

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Rank History for all students at St. Clare Walker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.08 181st 340 46.8%
2006 63.78 98th 383 74.4%
2007 69.55 72nd 387 81.4%
2008 48.96 211th 391 46.0%
2009 63.10 100th 390 74.4%
2010 75.53 38th 408 90.7%
2011 73.45 51st 413 87.7%
2012 67.81 76th 413 81.6%
2013 74.36 60th 416 85.6%
2014 64.79 97th 416 76.7%
2015 61.21 137th 412 66.7%
2016 47.42 217th 409 46.9%
2017 44.63 239th 415 42.4%
2018 33.31 309th 413 25.2%
2019 46.33 244th 424 42.5%
2021 22.89 340th 419 18.9%
2022 40.48 249th 415 40.0%
2023 47.24 238th 422 43.6%
2024 62.85 156th 417 62.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Clare Walker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.18 98th 402 75.6%
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Rank History for Female students at St. Clare Walker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.10 222nd 411 46.0%
2024 55.48 199th 407 51.1%
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Rank History for Male students at St. Clare Walker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.77 233rd 409 43.0%
2024 69.69 113th 407 72.2%
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Rank History for African American students at St. Clare Walker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.71 190th 298 36.2%
2024 63.10 101st 299 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at St. Clare Walker Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.93 251st 402 37.6%
2024 46.96 225th 396 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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.

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Enrollment information for St. Clare Walker Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 187 187
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 192 192
1993 145 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 147 55 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1995 196 89 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 303
1996 196 89 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 303
1997 233 95 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 264 91 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1999 273 81 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 281 81 0 2 0 n/a n/a -4 360
2001 274 83 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 270 93 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2003 270 93 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2004 272 91 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2005 256 101 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2006 239 95 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2007 232 81 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2008 210 59 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 193 57 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 184 69 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2011 171 67 1 7 3 0 16 0 265
2012 182 53 1 6 1 0 18 0 261
2013 191 46 1 5 0 0 15 0 258
2014 225 41 1 7 1 0 17 0 292
2015 222 40 1 7 2 0 21 0 293
2016 210 49 2 8 2 0 16 0 287
2017 212 63 0 11 2 0 14 0 302
2018 217 59 1 11 1 0 10 0 299
2019 211 41 1 14 2 0 13 0 282
2020 195 39 0 12 0 0 12 0 258
2021 196 45 0 17 0 0 14 0 272
2022 195 48 0 19 0 0 12 0 274
2023 195 52 2 17 2 0 19 0 287
2024 183 47 2 15 1 0 22 0 270

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 St. Clare Walker Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 187 13.2 14.1 n/a
1992 192 13.4 14.3 n/a
1993 209 12.1 17.3 n/a
1994 202 11.5 n/a 33.2
1995 303 n/a 0.0 26.7
1996 303 n/a 0.0 26.7
1997 332 n/a 0.0 24.1
1998 357 n/a 0.0 23.8
1999 356 26.0 13.7 28.9
2000 360 n/a 0.0 29.1
2001 360 26.0 13.8 30
2002 367 32.0 11.5 35.7
2003 367 32.0 11.5 35.7
2004 367 27.0 13.6 35.7
2005 362 27.0 13.4 36.7
2006 340 27.0 12.6 35.3
2007 324 22.6 14.3 30.9
2008 277 20.3 13.6 36.5
2009 262 20.3 12.9 38.5
2010 262 19.4 13.4 44.3
2011 265 18.9 13.9 51.3
2012 261 21.1 12.3 46.7
2013 258 19.5 13.1 49.2
2014 292 21.1 13.7 41.1
2015 293 21.0 13.9 43
2016 287 21.0 13.6 47
2017 302 19.5 15.4 49.7
2018 299 22.1 13.4 52.5
2019 282 22.3 12.6 51.4
2020 258 22.3 11.5 49.6
2021 272 21.5 12.6 n/a
2022 274 19.2 14.2 46.7
2023 287 25.0 11.4 87.1
2024 270 25.0 10.8 97.8

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 St. Clare Walker Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 187 13.2 14.1 n/a
1992 192 13.4 14.3 n/a
1993 209 12.1 17.3 n/a
1994 202 11.5 n/a 33.2
1995 303 n/a 0.0 26.7
1996 303 n/a 0.0 26.7
1997 332 n/a 0.0 24.1
1998 357 n/a 0.0 23.8
1999 356 26.0 13.7 28.9
2000 360 n/a 0.0 29.1
2001 360 26.0 13.8 30
2002 367 32.0 11.5 35.7
2003 367 32.0 11.5 35.7
2004 367 27.0 13.6 35.7
2005 362 27.0 13.4 36.7
2006 340 27.0 12.6 35.3
2007 324 22.6 14.3 30.9
2008 277 20.3 13.6 36.5
2009 262 20.3 12.9 38.5
2010 262 19.4 13.4 44.3
2011 265 18.9 13.9 51.3
2012 261 21.1 12.3 46.7
2013 258 19.5 13.1 49.2
2014 292 21.1 13.7 41.1
2015 293 21.0 13.9 43
2016 287 21.0 13.6 47
2017 302 19.5 15.4 49.7
2018 299 22.1 13.4 52.5
2019 282 22.3 12.6 51.4
2020 258 22.3 11.5 49.6
2021 272 21.5 12.6 n/a
2022 274 19.2 14.2 46.7
2023 287 25.0 11.4 87.1
2024 270 25.0 10.8 97.8

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Clare Walker Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 238th of 422 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Clare Walker Middle)7560.7
 14.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex County Public Schools)7560.7
 14.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (St. Clare Walker Middle)7375.3
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Middlesex County Public Schools)7375.3
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. Clare Walker Middle)7255.4
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex County Public Schools)7255.4
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (St. Clare Walker Middle)6968.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Middlesex County Public Schools)6968.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (St. Clare Walker Middle)7243.3
 28.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Middlesex County Public Schools)7243.3
 28.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. Clare Walker Middle)8365
 18.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex County Public Schools)8365
 18.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (St. Clare Walker Middle)8763.9
 23.1%
   8th Grade Science (Middlesex County Public Schools)8763.9
 23.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (St. Clare Walker Middle)7753.6
 23.4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Middlesex County Public Schools)7753.6
 23.4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Clare Walker Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Middlesex County Public Schools)9399
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students282287
 1.8%
African American4152
 26.8%
American Indian22
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1417
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White211195
 7.6%
Two or More Races1319
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%87.1%
 35.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clare Walker Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 270 students attended St. Clare Walker Middle.

Students at St. Clare Walker Middle are 68% White, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend St. Clare Walker Middle usually go on to attend Middlesex High

St. Clare Walker Middle ranks 156th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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