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8132 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623-2097
Summary
Walker Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
52.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 441/1,204 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 453/1,204 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 890 |
| Low-Income Students | 570 (64.0%) |
| English Learners | 70 (7.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 5.3 points over the full period.
•Math +5.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.4% to 53.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 66% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 33.9% to 41.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.7-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Walker Junior High compare within the district?
Walker Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 7–8 schools in Anaheim Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Walker Junior High rank in California?
Walker Junior High ranks No. 441 of 1,204 in reading and No. 453 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 Walker Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 8 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.3% meet the reading standard and 27.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Walker Junior High compare with other schools in Orange County?
Walker Junior High is No. 24 in reading and No. 23 in math proficiency among the 37 7–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Junior HighThis school | 37.5% | 52.2% |
| Ball Junior High | 12.4% | 23.1% |
| Brookhurst Junior High | 13.3% | 28.6% |
