Westdale Middle School

5650 Claycut Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, Westdale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana 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 Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westdale Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
792 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Westdale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westdale Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#846 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
29%
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30%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
9%
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Black
72%
42%
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White
10%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Westdale Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westdale Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westdale Middle School's ranking?
Westdale Middle School is ranked #846 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Westdale Middle School often compared to?
Westdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glasgow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Westdale Middle School?
792 students attend Westdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Westdale Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westdale Middle School?
Westdale Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westdale Middle School offer ?
Westdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westdale Middle School part of?
Westdale Middle School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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