Very Good
#298 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 20% of private schools
Walker Memorial Academy
School · Avon Park, FL
A private school in Avon Park, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1525 W AVON BLVD, Avon Park, FL 33825
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
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Where Walker Memorial Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,604
Median home value
$152,400
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Parkview Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Walker Memorial Academy is listed in Avon Park, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Walker Memorial Academy
Walker Memorial Academy is a private school in Avon Park, FL, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walker Memorial Academy
What grades does Walker Memorial Academy serve?
Walker Memorial Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Walker Memorial Academy?
Walker Memorial Academy has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Memorial Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Memorial Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Walker Memorial Academy rank in FL?
Walker Memorial Academy ranks #298 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Walker Memorial Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Walker Memorial Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Walker Memorial Academy a private school?
Yes, Walker Memorial Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Walker Memorial Academy a religious school?
Walker Memorial Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Highlands County
- Phone
- (863) 453-3131
- Area population (ZIP 33825)
- 24,974
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 33825; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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