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Joe Walker Middle School vs. Academies Of The Antelope Valley

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School Overview

School
Joe Walker Middle School
5632 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 818 students in grades 6-8, Joe Walker Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 668 students in grades 6-12, Academies Of The Antelope Valley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
818 students
668 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joe Walker Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academies Of The Antelope Valley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joe Walker Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academies Of The Antelope Valley.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joe Walker Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academies Of The Antelope Valley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joe Walker Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westside Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academies Of The Antelope Valley with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4928 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#5457 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joe Walker Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academies Of The Antelope Valley, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
21%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joe Walker Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westside Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academies Of The Antelope Valley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joe Walker Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westside Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academies Of The Antelope Valley who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥90%
(Top 50% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Academies Of The Antelope Valley with the average graduation rate observed in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joe Walker Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academies Of The Antelope Valley by grade.
Grade 6 Students
32
59
Grade 7 Students
403
203
Grade 8 Students
383
230
Grade 9 Students
-
35
Grade 10 Students
-
59
Grade 11 Students
-
44
Grade 12 Students
-
38

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Joe Walker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joe Walker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academies Of The Antelope Valley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
49%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joe Walker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academies Of The Antelope Valley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joe Walker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academies Of The Antelope Valley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
29%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joe Walker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academies Of The Antelope Valley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joe Walker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westside Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academies Of The Antelope Valley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joe Walker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westside Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academies Of The Antelope Valley, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joe Walker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westside Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academies Of The Antelope Valley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joe Walker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westside Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academies Of The Antelope Valley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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