Joe Walker Middle

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

736

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joe Walker Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	356
Black	66
Asian	24
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
356 (48.4 %)
White
245 (33.3 %)
Black
66 (9.0 %)
Two or More
42 (5.7 %)
Asian
24 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Westside Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)943-3258
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 371

Grade 8 332