Walker Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Oregon 97304 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
#68 of 208 middle schools in Oregon
#8131 of 15,369 nationally
About Walker Middle School
Walker Middle School is a public middle located in Salem, in the Salem-Keizer SD 24J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 571 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 68th of 208 ranked middle schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 571.
There are 55 schools in Salem; Walker Middle School ranks 9th of 54 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.1
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 Walker Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walker Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Myers Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students · 1.4 km away
Chapman Hill Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students · 1.6 km away
Harritt Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students · 1.9 km away
Straub Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students · 2.1 km away
Howard Street Charter
Salem · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
184 students · 2.2 km away
Kalapuya Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students · 2.3 km away
West Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,606 students · 2.3 km away
Grant Community School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students · 2.6 km away
Parrish Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students · 2.8 km away
Highland Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
LaCreole Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
Hamlin Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
Obsidian Middle School
Redmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Straub Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Sellwood Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
St Helens Middle School
St Helens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walker Middle School a good school?
Walker Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #68 of 208 in Oregon. 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 Walker Middle School rank in Oregon?
Walker Middle School ranks #68 of 208 middle schools in Oregon and #8131 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walker Middle School?
Walker Middle School had 571 students in 2025.
Is Walker Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Walker Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walker Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walker Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.