Serving 538 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westdale Middle School serves the southern part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 30.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westdale Middle School's student population of 538 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westdale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westdale Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #836 out of 1,244 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Westdale Middle School?
538 students attend Westdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Westdale Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westdale Middle School offer ?
Westdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westdale Middle School part of?
Westdale Middle School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Westdale Middle School located?
Westdale Middle School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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