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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
72%
42%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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