- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nutley, NJ
John H. Walker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John H. Walker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341188002380
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Walker Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Nutley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Walker Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Walker Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Nutley, NJ.
School address
District: Nutley Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341188002380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
John H. Walker Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 341188002380 · Nutley, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 13:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Nutley High School (1,222 students)
John H. Walker Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John H. Walker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nutley High Sc
Nutley High School
1,222 students
- This school
John H. Walker Middle School
637 students
- Spring Garden
Spring Garden School
606 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
534 students
- Yantacaw Schoo
Yantacaw School
512 students
- Lincoln School 446
Lincoln School
446 students
What this shows John H. Walker Middle School reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Walker Middle School compares
John H. Walker Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 64% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, John H. Walker Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nutley Public School District reports $23,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John H. Walker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yantacaw School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H. Walker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H. Walker Middle School
How many students attend John H. Walker Middle School?
John H. Walker Middle School has 637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nutley, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Walker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Walker Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John H. Walker Middle School?
10.7% of students at John H. Walker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Walker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John H. Walker Middle School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Nutley, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Walker Middle School?
John H. Walker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John H. Walker Middle School rank among public schools in Nutley?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Walker Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Nutley, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nutley on the city page.
What other schools are in Nutley Public School District?
Besides John H. Walker Middle School, Nutley Public School District also operates Nutley High School (1,222 students), Spring Garden School (606 students), and Washington School (534 students). See the Nutley Public School District district page for the complete list.