John H. Walker Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Nutley, New Jersey 07110 · Nutley Public School District
#154 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#1204 of 15,369 nationally
About John H. Walker Middle School
John H. Walker Middle School is a public middle located in Nutley, in the Nutley Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 637 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 154th of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 637.
There are 7 schools in Nutley; John H. Walker Middle School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John H. Walker Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near John H. Walker Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nutley High School
Nutley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students · 214 m away
Radcliffe School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
342 students · 616 m away
Lincoln School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
446 students · 1.0 km away
Yantacaw School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
512 students · 1.1 km away
Spring Garden School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students · 1.1 km away
Washington School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
534 students · 1.5 km away
Demarest Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students · 1.6 km away
Belleville High School
Belleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,590 students · 1.7 km away
Belleville PS5
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students · 1.8 km away
Belleville PS7
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
425 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Phillipsburg Middle School
Phillipsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Roosevelt Intermediate School
Westfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students
Lincoln School
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 3–8
635 students
William Allen Middle School
Moorestown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
635 students
Memorial Middle School
Point Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
Glen Rock Middle School
Glen Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John H. Walker Middle School a good school?
John H. Walker Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 81.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #154 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John H. Walker Middle School rank in New Jersey?
John H. Walker Middle School ranks #154 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #1204 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John H. Walker Middle School?
John H. Walker Middle School had 637 students in 2025.
Is John H. Walker Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
John H. Walker Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John H. Walker Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John H. Walker Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.