It is a part of the Fort Worth Independent School District.
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.