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#3328 of 3,778 schools in FL

Judson B Walker Middle

Middle School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

150 AMIDON LN, Orlando, FL 32809

  • Math 30% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-25.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.4 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism54.4%

Students at Judson B Walker Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
ELA
39%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Judson B Walker 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 Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,203

Median home value

$281,000

Median rent

$1,368/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Changing Lives Academy Inc.Private · tuition7.8K–121.4 mi91Compare →
South Orlando Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2K–111.4 mi322Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Orange

Schools in district
275
Rank in district
#230 of 258
District spending per student
$11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Judson B Walker Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Judson B Walker Middle

Judson B Walker Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 897 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,328 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Judson B Walker Middle

What grades does Judson B Walker Middle serve?

Judson B Walker Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Judson B Walker Middle?

Judson B Walker Middle has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson B Walker Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Judson B Walker Middle is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Judson B Walker Middle rank in FL?

Judson B Walker Middle ranks #3,328 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Judson B Walker Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Judson B Walker Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Judson B Walker Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Judson B Walker Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Judson B Walker Middle a charter school?

No, Judson B Walker Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Judson B Walker Middle a Title I school?

No, Judson B Walker Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judson B Walker Middle?

69.3% of students at Judson B Walker 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
897
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.4%
Area population (ZIP 32809)
29,379
Area average commute
30.4 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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32809; 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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