Excellent
#1551 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
G. M. Walters Middle
Middle School · Fremont Unified · Fremont, CA
A Fremont Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
39600 Logan Dr., Fremont, CA 94538
- Math 43% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at G. M. Walters Middle score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where G. M. Walters Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fremont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,451
Median home value
$1,104,800
Median rent
$2,860/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
44.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle of Independent LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| John M. Horner MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,585 | Compare → |
| Ilm AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fremont Unified
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #25 of 43
- District spending per student
- $15,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
G. M. Walters Middle is listed in Fremont Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About G. M. Walters Middle
G. M. Walters Middle is a public middle school in Fremont, CA, part of Fremont Unified, serving approximately 1,154 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,551 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about G. M. Walters Middle
What grades does G. M. Walters Middle serve?
G. M. Walters Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend G. M. Walters Middle?
G. M. Walters Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. M. Walters Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G. M. Walters Middle is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does G. M. Walters Middle rank in CA?
G. M. Walters Middle ranks #1,551 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is G. M. Walters Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
G. M. Walters Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at G. M. Walters Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, G. M. Walters Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is G. M. Walters Middle a charter school?
No, G. M. Walters Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is G. M. Walters Middle a Title I school?
No, G. M. Walters Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for G. M. Walters Middle?
41.3% of students at G. M. Walters Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (510) 656-7211
- Area population (ZIP 94538)
- 67,704
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94538; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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