Walker Middle School
Salem, OR · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
63rd of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
1075 8th St NW, Salem, OR 97304
(503)399-3220NCES ID 411082000815Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 528 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 49.7% | ▼ 20.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.4% | 32.0% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 10.0% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $501K in zip 97304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Walker Middle School
- #52Straub Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.3 mi away52nd of 208
ELA 49% = · Math 35% ▲4Compare - #13Howard Street CharterSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.3 mi away · charter13th of 208
ELA 68% ▲19 · Math 51% ▲20Compare - #165Parrish Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.7 mi away165th of 208
ELA 31% ▼18 · Math 19% ▼12Compare - #22Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2.2 mi away · charter22nd of 208
ELA 58% ▲9 · Math 48% ▲17Compare - #188Waldo Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.1 mi away188th of 208
ELA 24% ▼25 · Math 15% ▼16Compare - #152Claggett Creek Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.5 mi away152nd of 208
ELA 33% ▼16 · Math 21% ▼10Compare - #132Leslie Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.7 mi away132nd of 208
ELA 37% ▼12 · Math 23% ▼8Compare - #55Judson Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 4.1 mi away55th of 208
ELA 51% ▲2 · Math 32% ▲1Compare
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.