Heritage Middle School vs. Westside Middle School
Should you attend Heritage Middle School or Westside Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heritage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 858 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Westside Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
858 students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#553 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
277
138
Grade 7 Students
300
152
Grade 8 Students
281
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
88%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%