- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Judson B Walker Middle
Federal NCES profile for Judson B Walker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001430
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judson B Walker Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #26 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Judson B Walker Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judson B Walker Middle ranks #26 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Judson B Walker Middle held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 120144001430 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 20.3:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Judson B Walker Middle held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Judson B Walker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 872
Judson B Walker Middle
872 students
What this shows Judson B Walker Middle reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judson B Walker Middle compares
Judson B Walker Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%
African American 17.7%
White 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Judson B Walker Middle is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Judson B Walker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judson B Walker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~872 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Judson B Walker Middle
How many students attend Judson B Walker Middle?
Judson B Walker Middle has 872 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson B Walker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Judson B Walker Middle is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Judson B Walker Middle?
69.1% of students at Judson B Walker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judson B Walker Middle?
The largest demographic group at Judson B Walker Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judson B Walker Middle?
Judson B Walker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Judson B Walker Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Judson B Walker Middle ranks #26 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Judson B Walker Middle, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.