Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Middle School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Western Middle School For The Arts's student population of 670 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Middle School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Middle School For The Arts is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
58%
11%
White
25%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Middle School For The Arts's ranking?
Western Middle School For The Arts is ranked #908 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Western Middle School For The Arts often compared to?
Western Middle School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Westport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Western Middle School For The Arts?
670 students attend Western Middle School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Western Middle School For The Arts students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Middle School For The Arts?
Western Middle School For The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Middle School For The Arts offer ?
Western Middle School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Middle School For The Arts part of?
Western Middle School For The Arts is part of Jefferson County School District.
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