Pittsburg Middle School vs. Westside Elementary School
Should I attend Pittsburg Middle School or Westside Elementary 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
Pittsburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 740 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
740 students
510 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#569 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
209
Kindergarten Students
-
45
Grade 1 Students
-
46
Grade 2 Students
-
55
Grade 3 Students
-
66
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
-
47
Grade 6 Students
238
-
Grade 7 Students
237
-
Grade 8 Students
265
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
21%
28%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
64%
53%
% Hawaiian
3%
4%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
