WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

WALTON
605 BRUCE AVE
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435
796 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Walton Middle School, located at 605 Bruce Avenue in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Walton County School District. As a dedicated middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering both intellectual growth and personal character, offering a curriculum that aligns with Florida state standards while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Walton Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit. The campus serves as a central hub for the youth of DeFuniak Springs, promoting a culture of collaboration among students, faculty, and parents. By maintaining a balance of rigorous academic preparation and opportunities for social and athletic development, the school strives to equip its students with the essential skills and confidence necessary for success as they prepare to move on to the high school level and beyond.
796
Total Students
53.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    503 (63.2%)
  • Hispanic
    162 (20.4%)
  • Black
    62 (7.8%)
  • Two or More
    60 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WALTON
Phone: (850)892-1281
Website: http://wms.walton.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 527
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 280
Grade 7 252
Grade 8 264
Gender Ratio