Very Good
#235 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 18% in state
Walker Junior High
Middle School · Livingston Parish · Walker, LA
A Livingston Parish middle school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 659, Walker, LA 70785
- Math 36% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walker Junior High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walker Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,892/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,551
Median home value
$235,100
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70785; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| North Corbin Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Open Door Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Denham Springs Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 899 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Livingston Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #5 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walker Junior High is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walker Junior High
Walker Junior High is a public middle school in Walker, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 511 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walker Junior High
What grades does Walker Junior High serve?
Walker Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walker Junior High?
Walker Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Junior High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walker Junior High rank in LA?
Walker Junior High ranks #235 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Walker Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Walker Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Walker Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walker Junior High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Walker Junior High a charter school?
No, Walker Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walker Junior High a Title I school?
No, Walker Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walker Junior High?
73.8% of students at Walker Junior High 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
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (225) 664-0243
- Area population (ZIP 70785)
- 22,863
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70785; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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