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Ewell D Walker Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 799 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 18, 2011

I love this school.It has allot of activities and allot of principal leadership.The students work excellent there and my daughter always come happy from school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2009

I'm a parent and i hate Dallas ISD its put to much pressure on us. the parents would rather it be were the children could wear anything they desire to school cause they have tons of close in the closet but every year and monthes just for DISD ONLY we have to buy uniforms over and over again. I think its just stupid. Carrolton is way better they dnt have uniforms. I would rather switch schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2009

We have a 6th grade girl that was having issues at another Dallas ISD middle school with bullying, lazy administration and an overall lack of structure in the school. Since being at E.D. Walker she has excelled and bloomed like a flower. She is now an A, B Honor Roll Student, Commended on Reading TAKS and 100% on Math TAKS. She is in honors math and works hard to do her homework to the best of her abilities. The administration including everyone from the support staff, security, administration and the teachers has been a strong positive influence on our Daughter. We are very much appreciative of this school and we highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a good Middle School educational experience in Dallas ISD. Thanks to all and it is nice to see a school being run properly in Dallas.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2008

Walker is awesome--the teachers are fantastic. My 6th grader LOVES science now! I am so glad we moved into the Walker area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

I love it here and so does my 6th grader! The teachers , staff and principal make themselves available to the students and parents when needed. The principal demands the kids come to school ready to learn, being respectful and has the vision the school needs to exceed its potential. I am happier w/ Walker in the first 3 weeks of school than I was in 4 years at Lakewood Elementary. The teachers actually care--they take the time to find subjects that they can carry over into the classroom that will excite the kids about Science, Math, etc. so they want to come to class and find out what's happening that day! Not a doubt in my mind Walker will be Recognized or Exemplerary status this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2008

My son did not start to pick up on learning until he came to this school. I am so very proud of the staff and my baby for putting forth the effort that some schools wouldn't.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2008

Do not let your child go here. The staff is rude and children here have no motivation. They encourage students to 'take a nap' if they are having difficulties
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

216 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

202 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

193 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)97%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education25%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education43%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African American93%
Asian86%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African American98%
Asian71%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education60%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female85%
Male90%
Black or African American85%
Asian83%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education56%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented97%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education89%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 62% 48%
Black 25% 14%
White 11% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 26%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 75%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 42%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
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Phone: (972) 502-6100

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