Serving 279 students in grades 5-8, Amite Westside Middle Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Side Middle School serves the northwest part of Amite, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 73.8 square miles. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amite Westside Middle Magnet's student population of 279 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Amite Westside Middle Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amite Westside Middle Magnet is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
79%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
12%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amite Westside Middle Magnet's ranking?
Amite Westside Middle Magnet is ranked #1076 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Amite Westside Middle Magnet?
279 students attend Amite Westside Middle Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Amite Westside Middle Magnet students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amite Westside Middle Magnet?
Amite Westside Middle Magnet has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amite Westside Middle Magnet offer ?
Amite Westside Middle Magnet offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amite Westside Middle Magnet part of?
Amite Westside Middle Magnet is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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