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#1084 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 44% in state
John H. Walker Middle School
Middle School · Nutley Public School District · Nutley, NJ
A Nutley Public School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
325 FRANKLIN AVE, Nutley, NJ 07110
- Math 64% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John H. Walker Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John H. Walker Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,215
Median home value
$489,900
Median rent
$1,698/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Bloomfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 929 | Compare → |
| Maarif SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nutley Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John H. Walker Middle School is listed in Nutley Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John H. Walker Middle School
John H. Walker Middle School is a public middle school in Nutley, NJ, part of Nutley Public School District, serving approximately 625 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John H. Walker Middle School
What grades does John H. Walker Middle School serve?
John H. Walker Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend John H. Walker Middle School?
John H. Walker Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Walker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Walker 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 John H. Walker Middle School rank in NJ?
John H. Walker Middle School ranks #1,084 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John H. Walker Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John H. Walker Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 John H. Walker Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John H. Walker Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John H. Walker Middle School a charter school?
No, John H. Walker Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John H. Walker Middle School a Title I school?
No, John H. Walker Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John H. Walker Middle School?
16.3% of students at John H. Walker 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (973) 661-8869
- Area population (ZIP 07110)
- 29,746
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07110; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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