Serving 893 students in grades 6-8, Westside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. E. B. Stuart Middle School serves the southern part of Jacksonville, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 21.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and some areas extending up to 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Middle School's student population of 893 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
893 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3419 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
55%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Middle School's ranking?
Westside Middle School is ranked #3419 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Westside Middle School often compared to?
Westside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Shore Middle School, Springfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
893 students attend Westside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Westside Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside Middle School offer ?
Westside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Middle School part of?
Westside Middle School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Westside Middle School located?
Westside Middle School is located in the Southwest Jacksonville neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Southwest Jacksonville.
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