Paul D. West Middle School
Paul D. West Middle School serves 831 students in grades 6-8.
Paul D. West Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Paul D. West Middle School ranks 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 831 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 831 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Rankings
Paul D. West Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Paul D. West Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1994 out of 2196 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 15% |
| Black | 63% | 37% |
| White | 2% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Latin College Prep (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 22%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 710 students10
0.4 miles
2301 Connally Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-3092 0.4 PK-5 710 - Atlanta Conley Hills Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 624 students10
0.6 miles
2580 Delowe Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-8170 0.6 PK-5 624 - Atlanta Latin College Prep Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 311 students10
1.1 miles
2626 Hogan Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 669-8060 1.1 6-8 311 - Atlanta Latin Grammar School Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 328 students10
1.1 miles
2626 Hogan Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 669-8060 1.1 K-3 328 - Atlanta Therrell High School Math: 13% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 810 students10
1.5 miles
3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5300 1.5 9-12 810
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