- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, OR
Walker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411082000815
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 11
- middle schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Walker Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 411082000815 · Salem, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 21.1:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Walker Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Walker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 571
Walker Middle School
571 students
What this shows Walker Middle School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Middle School compares
Walker Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Walker Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Salem
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stephens Middle School
Standard public school
1,014 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Waldo Middle School
Standard public school
997 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Houck Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Judson Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Crossler Middle School
Standard public school
804 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Leslie Middle School
Standard public school
735 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Middle School
How many students attend Walker Middle School?
Walker Middle School has 571 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Middle School?
93.2% of students at Walker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Middle School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Middle School?
Walker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Walker Middle School rank among middle schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Walker Middle School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.