Walker Middle Magnet School
Odessa, FL 33556
Phone: (813) 631-4726
Fax: (813) 631-4738
District: Hillsborough
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 981 students
Odessa's Walker Middle Magnet School serves grades 6-8 in the Hillsborough district. It is among the few public middle schools in Florida to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
Walker Middle Magnet School is a public school in the Hillsborough school district located in Odessa, FL. The principal of Walker Middle Magnet School is Mr. Anthony Jones. As of 2015, the students are 40.3% White, non-Hispanic; 32.8% Hispanic; 12.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 10.5% Asian; 2.9% Multiracial; 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Native American or Native Alaskan. 40.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 3% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 40.3% | 35.8% | 40.2% |
| Hispanic | 32.8% | 34.7% | 30.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 12.8% | 21.4% | 22.7% |
| Asian | 10.5% | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 40.3% | 60.1% | 58.4% |
| English learners | 3% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westchase | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tampa | FL | 4.7 mi | |
| 2 | Hyde Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tampa | FL | 14 mi | |
| 3 | The Pavillions | Apartment Complex | Tampa | FL | 17 mi | |
| 4 | Avelar Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Riverview | FL | 25.5 mi | |
| 5 | Panther Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Riverview | FL | 26.4 mi | |
| 6 | Harbour Isles | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Apollo Beach | FL | 27.4 mi | |
| 7 | FishHawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 28.2 mi | |
| 8 | Fish Hawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 28.7 mi | |
| 9 | Fishhawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 29.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tampa | Tampa | FL | 13.3 mi | |
| 2 | South of Gandy (SOG) | Tampa | FL | 16 mi | |
| 3 | Fishhawk Ranch /Lithia FL | Lithia | FL | 28.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Clearwater | 15.7 mi. |
| MacDill AFB | 18.4 mi. |
