Is Walker Middle a good school?

Yes. Walker Middle ranks in the top 8.0% of Wisconsin middle schools.

How many students attend Walker Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Walker Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Walker Middle?

Students at Walker Middle are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What high school do graduates of Walker Middle attend?

Students who attend Walker Middle usually go on to attend Sturgeon Bay High

Walker Middle

Summary:

Walker Middle School is a public middle school located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 223 students. The school is part of the Sturgeon Bay School District, which is ranked 77 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Walker Middle consistently performs exceptionally well on the Forward Exam, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Walker Middle's performance exceeded the state and district averages in all subject areas. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for its performance with female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, indicating strong equity in educational outcomes. Additionally, Walker Middle has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past five school years, which is an impressive achievement and reflects the school's commitment to student success and retention.

While Walker Middle outperforms the state and district averages, nearby schools like Southern Door Middle and Sevastopol Middle also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality educational landscape in the region. Walker Middle's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,853 to $14,834 over the past three years, may contribute to its academic success and ability to provide comprehensive support for students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

19 N 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-1367

(920) 746-2810

District: Sturgeon Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,834

Students who attend Walker Middle usually attend:

High:

Sturgeon Bay High

Feeder schools for Walker Middle:

Elementary:	Sawyer Elementary
	Sunrise Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walker Middle ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.12. (See more...)

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

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 (74.9%), Hispanic (12.1%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker Middle is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Walker Middle employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walker Middle is $14,834.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walker Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker Middle 51^st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Walker Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sturgeon Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon Bay School District 77^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	79.01	31^st	332	90.7%
2006	81.25	23^rd	382	94.0%
2007	72.72	90^th	366	75.4%
2008	66.89	166^th	519	68.0%
2009	78.23	43^rd	521	91.7%
2010	61.40	237^th	539	56.0%
2011	72.66	95^th	549	82.7%
2012	73.09	97^th	559	82.6%
2013	69.30	138^th	569	75.7%
2014	71.98	117^th	585	80.0%
2015	68.93	149^th	612	75.7%
2016	80.12	72^nd	609	88.2%
2017	81.19	65^th	612	89.4%
2018	76.32	92^nd	579	84.1%
2019	73.96	122^nd	594	79.5%
2021	70.97	136^th	613	77.8%
2022	80.55	84^th	617	86.4%
2023	77.87	100^th	640	84.4%
2024	86.12	51^st	641	92.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.92	43^rd	132	67.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.55	119^th	417	71.5%
2019	68.87	68^th	414	83.6%
2021	54.65	143^rd	437	67.3%
2022	68.81	66^th	421	84.3%
2023	57.93	126^th	439	71.3%
2024	72.58	71^st	425	83.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	77.87	39^th	489	92.0%
2019	75.05	49^th	487	89.9%
2021	77.42	42^nd	499	91.6%
2022	83.71	28^th	522	94.6%
2023	77.29	57^th	525	89.1%
2024	84.97	28^th	520	94.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	75.29	86^th	551	84.4%
2019	76.00	95^th	557	82.9%
2021	71.03	125^th	574	78.2%
2022	80.30	71^st	576	87.7%
2023	74.04	110^th	579	81.0%
2024	88.52	25^th	580	95.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	75.74	82^nd	551	85.1%
2019	71.30	120^th	557	78.5%
2021	70.55	136^th	572	76.2%
2022	76.75	88^th	577	84.7%
2023	79.28	81^st	591	86.3%
2024	83.10	59^th	585	89.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	74.49	35^th	221	84.2%
2023	82.53	29^th	229	87.3%
2024	96.52	4^th	239	98.3%

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Rank History for White students at Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	72.17	77^th	375	79.5%
2019	73.34	67^th	382	82.5%
2021	65.18	108^th	393	72.5%
2022	75.13	69^th	397	82.6%
2023	74.90	79^th	412	80.8%
2024	82.14	42^nd	407	89.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Walker Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	281	n/a	1	n/a	13	n/a	n/a	295
1990	316	1	1	0	12	n/a	n/a	330
1991	301	2	0	2	8	n/a	n/a	313
1992	344	2	1	4	10	n/a	n/a	361
1993	340	3	2	3	9	n/a	n/a	357
1994	340	0	5	4	10	n/a	n/a	359
1995	326	4	4	5	8	n/a	n/a	347
1996	326	4	4	5	8	n/a	n/a	347
1997	336	3	4	5	5	n/a	n/a	353
1998	309	3	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	324
1999	337	1	5	10	4	n/a	n/a	357
2000	348	3	9	10	4	n/a	n/a	374
2001	329	2	2	7	10	n/a	n/a	350
2002	292	3	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	309
2003	292	3	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	309
2004	275	3	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	293
2005	270	7	8	9	4	n/a	n/a	298
2006	239	7	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	260
2007	234	8	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	254
2008	222	8	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	245
2009	204	7	4	9	4	n/a	n/a	228
2010	211	5	6	10	3	n/a	n/a	235
2011	209	5	6	12	2	2	2	238
2012	213	6	6	11	5	2	2	245
2013	202	8	4	14	4	2	2	236
2014	223	8	4	15	5	2	2	259
2015	230	9	5	16	0	1	1	262
2016	231	4	6	16	2	2	3	264
2017	199	4	4	18	4	1	7	237
2018	223	6	3	20	5	1	8	266
2019	208	6	0	18	3	0	18	253
2020	209	6	0	22	1	0	15	253
2021	193	5	2	21	2	0	15	238
2022	166	7	3	21	1	0	11	209
2023	167	12	2	27	1	0	14	223

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	295	20.5	14.3	13.2
1990	330	21.5	15.3	12.7
1991	313	21.2	14.7	13.7
1992	361	21.4	16.8	13.6
1993	357	21.5	16.6	14.6
1994	359	22.1	16.2	13.9
1995	347	22.5	15.4	15
1996	347	22.5	15.4	15
1997	353	24.7	14.3	16.1
1998	324	24.0	13.5	14.2
1999	357	24.5	14.6	21.8
2000	374	24.5	15.3	21.1
2001	350	25.2	13.9	21.1
2002	309	22.8	13.6	22.7
2003	309	22.8	13.6	22.7
2004	293	23.3	12.6	24.6
2005	298	21.2	14.1	n/a
2006	260	20.2	12.9	n/a
2007	254	19.3	13.2	20.1
2008	245	20.3	12.1	34.7
2009	228	21.0	10.9	34.6
2010	235	19.6	11.9	33.2
2011	238	18.5	12.8	34.5
2012	245	15.7	15.5	39.6
2013	236	16.7	14.0	46.2
2014	259	20.2	12.7	45.6
2015	262	n/a	n/a	39.7
2016	264	21.0	12.5	43.2
2017	237	20.9	11.3	36.3
2018	266	20.7	12.8	38
2019	253	21.9	11.5	44.3
2020	253	22.9	11.0	45.1
2021	238	23.4	10.1	52.1
2022	209	22.1	9.4	44
2023	223	21.5	10.3	48

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	295	20.5	14.3	13.2
1990	330	21.5	15.3	12.7
1991	313	21.2	14.7	13.7
1992	361	21.4	16.8	13.6
1993	357	21.5	16.6	14.6
1994	359	22.1	16.2	13.9
1995	347	22.5	15.4	15
1996	347	22.5	15.4	15
1997	353	24.7	14.3	16.1
1998	324	24.0	13.5	14.2
1999	357	24.5	14.6	21.8
2000	374	24.5	15.3	21.1
2001	350	25.2	13.9	21.1
2002	309	22.8	13.6	22.7
2003	309	22.8	13.6	22.7
2004	293	23.3	12.6	24.6
2005	298	21.2	14.1	n/a
2006	260	20.2	12.9	n/a
2007	254	19.3	13.2	20.1
2008	245	20.3	12.1	34.7
2009	228	21.0	10.9	34.6
2010	235	19.6	11.9	33.2
2011	238	18.5	12.8	34.5
2012	245	15.7	15.5	39.6
2013	236	16.7	14.0	46.2
2014	259	20.2	12.7	45.6
2015	262	n/a	n/a	39.7
2016	264	21.0	12.5	43.2
2017	237	20.9	11.3	36.3
2018	266	20.7	12.8	38
2019	253	21.9	11.5	44.3
2020	253	22.9	11.0	45.1
2021	238	23.4	10.1	52.1
2022	209	22.1	9.4	44
2023	223	21.5	10.3	48

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 Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$240 (1.9%)	$12,613 (98.1%)	$12,853
2020	$407 (3.1%)	$12,559 (96.9%)	$12,965
2021	$186 (1.3%)	$14,648 (98.7%)	$14,834

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 122^nd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 100^th of 640 Middle schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Middle)	44.4	62.7	18.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Bay School District)	44.4	62.7	18.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walker Middle)	62.5	46.7	15.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Bay School District)	62.5	46.7	15.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Middle)	50	60.3	10.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Bay School District)	50	60.3	10.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walker Middle)	45.9	43.9	2.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Bay School District)	45.9	43.9	2.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Middle)	56.5	58.5	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Bay School District)	56.5	58.5	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walker Middle)	59.4	32.9	26.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Bay School District)	59.4	32.9	26.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Walker Middle)	64.7	78.1	13.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sturgeon Bay School District)	64.7	78.1	13.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Walker Middle)	67.7	69.5	1.9%
8th Grade Science (Sturgeon Bay School District)	67.7	69.5	1.9%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	223	11.9%
African American	6	12	100%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	18	27	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	208	167	19.7%
Two or More Races	18	14	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	48%	3.7%

Schools Near Walker Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (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	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walker Middle	Public	6-8	19 N 14th Ave	Sturgeon Bay	54235	Door County	Sturgeon Bay School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 746-2810	223	22	10.3	48.0%	167 (74.9%)	12 (5.4%)	27 (12.1%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	86.1	51^st of 641 public middle schools	92.0%		77.9	100^th of 640 public middle schools	84.4%	49	86.2	63.6	72.7	80.0	84.4	70.4	79.6	68.5	$14,834	$186	$14,648
Sevastopol Middle	Public	6-8	4550 Highway 57	Sturgeon Bay	54235	Door County	Sevastopol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 743-6282	156	13	12.2	34.6%	131 (84.0%)	3 (1.9%)	19 (12.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93	12^th of 641 public middle schools	98.1%		90.7	31^st of 640 public middle schools	95.2%	19	79.6	83.7	79.0	77.3	88.4	94.7	91.2	75.4	$15,971	$769	$15,201
Southern Door Middle	Public	6-8	2073 County Trunk DK	Brussels	54204	Door County	Southern Door County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 825-7321	211	21	10.2	34.1%	188 (89.1%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	74.5	133^rd of 641 public middle schools	79.3%		84	61^st of 640 public middle schools	90.5%	72	74.1	70.7	56.2	77.8	76.0	67.1	60.3	57.5	$17,794	$910	$16,884

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