JOHN H. WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOHN H. WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Nutley Public School District school district, located in NUTLEY, NJ with about 608 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 49 teachers, JOHN H. WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

JOHN H. WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 325 Franklin Avenue in Nutley, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school institution for the Nutley Public School District. Catering to students in grades 7 and 8, the school is situated in a residential suburban setting, reflecting the community-oriented values of the Nutley township. The facility acts as a critical transition point in the district's educational pipeline, bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of Nutley High School.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the formative middle school years. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through core subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities that encourage social-emotional growth and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on a well-rounded educational experience, JOHN H. WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to prepare its students for the expectations of high school while cultivating the skills necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact JOHN H. WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (973) 661-8869 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

325 FRANKLIN AVE
NUTLEY, NJ 07110-2735
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JOHN H. WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NUTLEY, NJ with about 608 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
608
Teachers:
49.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 608 students

White
66.4%
Hispanic/Latino
21.4%
Asian
8.4%
Black or African American
3.3%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.