Jimtown Junior High School vs. West Side Middle School
Should I attend Jimtown Junior High School or West Side Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jimtown Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
West Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades 7-8, Jimtown Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 569 students in grades 7-8, West Side Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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 Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
289 students
569 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1436 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
146
269
Grade 8 Students
143
300
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
32%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
77%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
