Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Westlawn Middle 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 2% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westlawn Middle School serves the southwest part of Tuscaloosa, AL, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the school from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westlawn Middle School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Westlawn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlawn Middle School is 0.25, 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
#1239 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
86%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlawn Middle School's ranking?
Westlawn Middle School is ranked #1239 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Westlawn Middle School often compared to?
Westlawn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collinsriverside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Westlawn Middle School?
568 students attend Westlawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Westlawn Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westlawn Middle School?
Westlawn Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westlawn Middle School offer ?
Westlawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westlawn Middle School part of?
Westlawn Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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