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5632 West Avenue L-8, Lancaster, CA 93536-3713
Summary
Joe Walker Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 35th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 20.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 20.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 705/1,204 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 850/1,204 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 781 |
| Low-Income Students | 462 (59.2%) |
| English Learners | 47 (6.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.2 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period. Math fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math -3.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.9% to 93.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 705 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
5.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.4% to 73.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 850 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Joe Walker Middle compare within the district?
Joe Walker Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Westside Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joe Walker Middle rank in California?
Joe Walker Middle ranks No. 705 of 1,204 in reading and No. 850 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Joe Walker Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.9% meet the reading standard and 12.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joe Walker Middle compare with other schools in Lancaster?
Joe Walker Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 6–8 schools in Lancaster with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LancasterHow does Joe Walker Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Joe Walker Middle is No. 161 in reading and tied for No. 208 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Walker MiddleThis school | 20.8% | 39.8% |
| Hillview Middle | 36.0% | 50.9% |
| Amargosa Creek Middle | 11.2% | 27.4% |
