According to The Texas Tribune, the school had 328 students for the 2021-2022 school year. Of those, 68.9% were considered possible future drop-outs. In general, the teacher salaries were higher than the state-wide average.[2]
The school serves area public housing. It previously had a reputation as among the lowest performing schools in Fort Worth, but by the early 2000s had among the highest rankings.[1] Walton achieved the "recognized" ranking from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The school used the "Reading Mastery" program to increase its test scores.[3]
Following a 2020 library fire believed to have been an act of arson, the Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. (JLFW) held an online book drive to replenish the library's holdings.[4]
