Paul D. West Middle School
Tel:
(470)254-8130
- Paul D. West Middle School serves 897 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Paul D. West Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Paul D. West Middle School's student population of 897 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 897 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paul D. West Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paul D. West Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2032 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 15% |
| Black | 62% | 37% |
| White | 1% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Paul D. West Middle School is Therrell High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Woodland Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 753 students
0.4 miles
2301 Connally Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470)254-3092 0.4 PK-5 753 - Atlanta Conley Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 659 students
0.6 miles
2580 Delowe Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470)254-8170 0.6 PK-5 659 - Atlanta Latin Grammar School Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 240 students
1.1 miles
2626 Hogan Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404)669-8060 1.1 K-2 240 - Atlanta Therrell High School Grades: 9-12 | 854 students
1.5 miles
3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404)802-5300 1.5 9-12 854 - Atlanta Kimberly Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
1.6 miles
3090 Mcmurray Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404)802-7600 1.6 PK-5 471
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