Walker Middle School
Salem, OR · Salem-Keizer SD 24J · Grades 6-8
63rd of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
Walker Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walker Middle School 63rd of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — declining.
Walker Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 528 students tested
Walker Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.7% | 49.7% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.7% | 32.0% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 10.0% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Walker Middle School
Typical home value $501K in zip 97304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Walker Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Straub Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.3 mi away52nd of 208
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 10Howard Street CharterSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.3 mi away · charter13th of 208
ELA 68% · Math 51% - 3Parrish Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.7 mi away165th of 208
ELA 31% · Math 19% - 9Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2.2 mi away · charter22nd of 208
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 1Waldo Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.1 mi away188th of 208
ELA 24% · Math 15% - 3Claggett Creek Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.5 mi away152nd of 208
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 4Leslie Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.7 mi away132nd of 208
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 8Judson Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 4.1 mi away55th of 208
ELA 51% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walker Middle School in?
Walker Middle School is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J district in Salem, Oregon.
Is Walker Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walker Middle School 63rd of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walker Middle School?
White 50%, Hispanic 32%, Two or more races 10%, Pacific Islander 2% (581 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walker Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97304 is $501K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.