WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOL

1600 N CUSTER AVE
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803

777 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walnut Middle School, located at 1600 N. Custer Ave in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a key component of the Grand Island Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The campus serves a diverse student body, reflecting the broader multicultural makeup of the Grand Island community, and strives to provide equitable opportunities for all learners through a variety of instructional programs and support services.

Beyond the classroom, Walnut Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, which are designed to help students discover their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, the school aims to create a supportive foundation that prepares its students for a successful transition to the high school level.

777

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	554
Black	31
Asian	9
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

Hispanic
554 (71.3%)
White
167 (21.5%)
Black
31 (4.0%)
Two or More
12 (1.5%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
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:	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)385-5990
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 269

Grade 7 238

Grade 8 270