Paul D. West Middle School
Tel:
(470)254-8130
- Paul D. West Middle School serves 831 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.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 61%.
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 831 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% 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 Comparison
- Paul D. West Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,185 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paul D. West Middle School is 0.48, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2098 out of 2185 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 16% |
| Black | 64% | 37% |
| White | 1% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 710 students
0.4 miles
2301 Connally Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470)254-3092 0.4 PK-5 710 - Atlanta Conley Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
0.6 miles
2580 Delowe Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470)254-8170 0.6 PK-5 624 - Atlanta Latin College Prep Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 311 students
1.1 miles
2626 Hogan Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404)669-8060 1.1 6-8 311 - Atlanta Latin Grammar School Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 328 students
1.1 miles
2626 Hogan Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404)669-8060 1.1 K-3 328 - Atlanta Therrell High School Grades: 9-12 | 810 students
1.5 miles
3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404)802-5300 1.5 9-12 810
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