Below Average
#820 of 967 schools in NE
Walnut Middle School
Middle School · Grand Island Public Schools · Grand Island, NE
A Grand Island Public Schools middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 N CUSTER AVE, Grand Island, NE 68803
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Middle School 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,140/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Island), 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
$70,040
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Barr Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Platte Valley Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 3.7 mi | 9 | 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.
Grand Island Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #12 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Middle School is listed in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Middle School
Walnut Middle School is a public middle school in Grand Island, NE, part of Grand Island Public Schools, serving approximately 789 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Middle School
What grades does Walnut Middle School serve?
Walnut Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walnut Middle School?
Walnut Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Middle School rank in NE?
Walnut Middle School ranks #820 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Walnut Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Walnut Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walnut Middle School a charter school?
No, Walnut Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Middle School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Middle School?
81.4% of students at Walnut Middle School 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
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (308) 385-5990
- Area population (ZIP 68803)
- 25,620
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 68803; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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