At a glance
Reported students
796
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
812
Walker-Grant Middle: 796 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 779
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Walker-Grant Middle
Walker-Grant Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fredericksburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Fredericksburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 796 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). English learners represent 13.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Walker-Grant Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.6%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black27.8%
- Asian15.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lafayette Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
812 reported students
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
859 reported students
James Monroe High
High · Grades 09–12
1,013 reported students
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
149 reported students
Gladys West Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Walker-Grant Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Middle Middle · Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 06–08 | 780 | 2.6 mi |
| Chancellor Middle Middle · Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 06–08 | 799 | 2.8 mi |
| Freedom Middle Middle · Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 06–08 | 763 | 4.6 mi |
| Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle Middle · Stafford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 625 | 4.8 mi |
| T. Benton Gayle Middle Middle · Stafford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 939 | 5.5 mi |
| Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Middle · Stafford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 887 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walker-Grant Middle
What grades does Walker-Grant Middle serve?
Walker-Grant Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fredericksburg City Public Schools.
How many students attend Walker-Grant Middle?
Walker-Grant Middle reported 796 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 779 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walker-Grant Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 796 students and 54.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walker-Grant Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walker-Grant Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fredericksburg City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walker-Grant Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walker-Grant Middle in?
Walker-Grant Middle is part of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, based in Fredericksburg, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walker-Grant Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Battlefield Middle (2.6 mi), Chancellor Middle (2.8 mi), Freedom Middle (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.