Walker Upper Elementary School

Walker Upper Elementary School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-6
1564 Dairy Rd,  Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville City Schools
5.0
604 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Vernon J. Bock
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
White
38.8%
Black
26.6%
Hispanic
14.6%
Two or more races
14.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%

School Rankings

#24 Most Diverse Public MS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
10/18/2012
I attended this school a few years ago and it was AMAZING! All of the teachers care about their students, and the teaching techniques are unique and easy to learn. I was so prepared for middle school and knew almost everything when I entered the 8th grade. The after school program is incredible as w...
5.0 parent
4/1/2011
My daughter entered Walker from a private school and we were amazed by the level of teaching, the academic caliber of the students, the range of diversity and how well it is managed. We love it.

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Walker Upper Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 5-6 in Charlottesville, VA and is served by the Charlottesville City Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 604 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Walker Upper Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $906,604. Discover additional schools in the area, like Charlottesville High School, Lugo-McGinness Academy, Ivy Creek School, and more. Learn more about what Charlottesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walker Upper Elementary School.

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