John H. Walker Middle School

637 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

John H. Walker Middle School, located at 325 Franklin Avenue in Nutley, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school institution for the Nutley Public School District. Catering to students in grades 7 and 8, the school is situated in a residential suburban setting, reflecting the community-oriented values of the Nutley township. The facility acts as a critical transition point in the district's educational pipeline, bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of Nutley High School.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the formative middle school years. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through core subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities that encourage social-emotional growth and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on a well-rounded educational experience, John H. Walker Middle School aims to prepare its students for the expectations of high school while cultivating the skills necessary for long-term success.

637

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Walker Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	211
Black	20
Asian	62
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
315 (49.5%)
Hispanic
211 (33.1%)
Asian
62 (9.7%)
Two or More
28 (4.4%)
Black
20 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Nutley Public School District
Phone:	(973)661-8869
Website:	http://nutleyschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 7 311

Grade 8 326