Walker Intermediate School

Walker Intermediate School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-6
19900 80th Ave,  Tinley Park, IL
Summit Hill School District No. 161
3.0
527 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mike Ruffalo
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
678:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
71.6%
Hispanic
14%
Black
8.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/3/2024
My child went to this school for 5th grade and was put in the wrong class for English. She was also bullied all 5th grade by same person, and I was unaware until my child finally reported the bullying to me. I made the school aware and asked them to help with the problem. There solution was to keep...
4.0 parent
4/26/2022
In terms of safety, a healthy learning environment, kids per classroom and teachers that care this school is amazing. Your child will be safe, the teachers care, commutation is fantastic. As an educator myself, I have high standards when it comes to ELA. I was very disappointed that the books chosen...

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Walker Intermediate School is a public school for students in grades 5-6 in Tinley Park, IL and is served by the Summit Hill School District No. 161 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 527 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Walker Intermediate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $453,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summit Hill Junior High School, Central Middle School, Noonan Elementary Academy, and more. Learn more about what Tinley Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walker Intermediate School.

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