Glasgow Middle School vs. Westdale Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Glasgow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades 6-8, Glasgow Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, Westdale Middle School 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 15% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
511 students
792 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#846 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
167
248
Grade 7 Students
188
287
Grade 8 Students
156
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
59%
72%
% White
15%
10%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%