West End High School vs. Rainbow Middle School
Should I attend West End High School or Rainbow 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
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades 7-12, West End High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Rainbow Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-8
Total Students
383 students
623 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#429 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
56%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
199
Grade 7 Students
73
219
Grade 8 Students
69
205
Grade 9 Students
69
-
Grade 10 Students
55
-
Grade 11 Students
58
-
Grade 12 Students
59
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
