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WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida · WALTON
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students796
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
WALTON
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
796
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
76%+27.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida. The school enrolls 796 students. It is part of the WALTON district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWALTON
County12131
CityDEFUNIAK SPRINGS
ZIP32435
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120198002024

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment796
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino16.3%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native67.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races6.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
16.3%
Black
0.5%
Asian
9.1%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)