John H. Walker Middle School vs. Nutley High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 7-8, John H. Walker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,132 students in grades 9-12, Nutley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
605 students
1,132 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#787 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
293
-
Grade 8 Students
293
-
Grade 9 Students
-
279
Grade 10 Students
-
306
Grade 11 Students
-
245
Grade 12 Students
-
271
Ungraded Students
19
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
35%
28%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
50%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
