About This School
Joe Walker Middle School is located in Quartz Hill, CA and is one of 5 middle schools in Westside Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 858 students in grades 6-8.
Joe Walker Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Joe Walker Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Joe Walker Middle School had an API growth score of 818 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Joe Walker Middle School's 2011 base score was 821, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Joe Walker Middle School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Joe Walker Middle School's students and teachers. more
Joe Walker Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Joe Walker Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Joe Walker Middle School had an API growth score of 818 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Joe Walker Middle School's 2011 base score was 821, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Joe Walker Middle School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Joe Walker Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Westside Union Elementary District Spending
$6,911Per Pupil
The Westside Union Elementary spends $6,911 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 30% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Westside Union Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Beyt Hasepher School 5 miles | n/a | |
| Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes School 5.1 miles |  |
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| Del Sur Senior Elementary School 11.1 miles | |
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| Leona Valley Elementary School 13.5 miles |  |
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| Antelope Valley Christian School 17.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Westside Union Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Joe Walker Middle School5632 Walker Ave L8
Quartz Hill, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Reading
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Algebra I
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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Geometry
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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Algebra I
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Geometry
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93%
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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Geometry
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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Algebra I
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Geometry
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64%
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80%
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Geometry
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 858
52%
46%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Joe Walker Middle School had 37% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
48%
Hispanic
31%
Black
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Joe Walker Middle School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Joe Walker Middle School
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Parent: It was really hard to interact with my child's teachers.
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 2, 2011
Joe Walker Middle School
nancy: OMG luved this school so many many memories wish i could go back.
Submitted by a Former Student on Oct 4, 2011
Joe Walker Middle School
4
it was a good school you. it was your choice if you did well i enjoyed it there very much 90% of the teachers were very nice and the principal was too
Submitted by a Former Student on Sep 7, 2010
Joe Walker Middle School
Cassy: joe walker is a horrible school. the campus has trash all over and the 8th graders are so mean and rude. especially the girls. the school is so unorganized and the teachers dont even care about the students. the school is very bad.
Submitted by a Former Student on Aug 27, 2010
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