JOE WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Joe Walker Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Westside Union Elementary school district, located in Lancaster, CA with about 958 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Joe Walker Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Joe Walker Middle School is a public school located in Lancaster, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Lancaster School District. Known for its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for high school success by fostering a structured learning environment that balances core curriculum requirements with opportunities for student growth.
Beyond academics, Joe Walker Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school is committed to building a positive campus culture that promotes student engagement, community involvement, and the development of character and leadership skills, helping students navigate the critical transition years of early adolescence.
For more information, contact Joe Walker Middle at (661) 943-3258 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lancaster, CA 93536-3713
(661) 943-3258
JOE WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, CA with about 958 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westside Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 958
- Teachers:
- 37.8
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 958 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.4%
- White
- 38.2%
- Black or African American
- 10.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.