Walker Intermediate School

19900 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487

www.summithill.org

550 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Walker Intermediate School, located in Tinley Park, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades 5 and 6 as part of the Kirby School District 140. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the middle school years. By focusing on a developmentally appropriate curriculum, Walker Intermediate aims to build strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to develop independence, critical thinking, and social responsibility during these formative years.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. Through various extracurricular activities, collaborative learning opportunities, and a focus on character development, Walker Intermediate strives to create an inclusive community where all students feel valued. Supported by an active partnership between parents, staff, and the local Tinley Park community, the school works to prepare its students for the academic and personal challenges they will encounter as they transition into their secondary education.

550

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walker Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	77
Black	45
Asian	15
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
394 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
77 (14.0 %)
Black
45 (8.2 %)
Two or More
17 (3.1 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit Hill SD 161
Phone:	(815)469-0564
Website:	http://www.summithill.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 257

Grade 6 293