Serving 545 students in grades 6-8, Westlawn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westlawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Westlawn Middle School's student population of 545 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westlawn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlawn Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
92%
32%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlawn Middle School's ranking?
Westlawn Middle School is ranked #1234 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Westlawn Middle School often compared to?
Westlawn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collinsriverside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Westlawn Middle School?
545 students attend Westlawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Westlawn Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlawn Middle School?
Westlawn Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Westlawn Middle School offer ?
Westlawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westlawn Middle School part of?
Westlawn Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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