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Walton Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 528 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 5, 2012

I am greatly disappointed in the leadership at Walton. In the past 5 years, Walton reputation for a "good" has declined. We need to get back on track.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2009

My son is in his 4th year of attending this school. When I was first approached about this school, I was hesitant because of the location. Over the years, this has been the next best decision I could've made. The teachers along with the principal are the best I've seen thus far. Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2007

Walton has proved to be a school that strives for the best for its students. The academics that are being taught has helped the students learn more and want to continue to learn. Walton also has a wonderful music department. The kids in the choir love to perform at various functions and are well disciplined. The parent involvement is phenomenal! It is very reassuring to go to a school function at Walton and see the parental turnout, support, and involvement with not just their individual child, but with all the children.
—Submitted by Mary Liddell, a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

I have been very impressed at the leadership and the quality of caring that my boys have received at this school. They transferred in from another JPS school and I am more than happy that I did. The staff is truly dedicated to the overall child.
—Submitted by Grammy, a parent


Posted March 6, 2006

My child is in KG at Walton. This school has truly changed since I attended. Academically, Walton has improved tremendously but the parental involvement is low due to a lack of principal leadership. You must be willing to hear and understand your parents. Show them that same respect that you would want to be shown to you. A good leader should be a good listener as well! --Carrie Sanders
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

70 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

70 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

70 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 2%
White 0% 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3200 Bailey Ave Extension
Jackson, MS 39213
Phone: (601) 987-3591

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