West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (19-20)
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)28%
11%
Black
(19-20)5%
6%
White
(19-20)64%
75%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
518 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Middle School part of?
West Middle School is part of Muscatine Community School District.
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