Westlawn Middle School

1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Westlawn Middle School serves 545 students in grades 6-8.

Westlawn Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westlawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Westlawn Middle School's student population of 545 students has grown by 44% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

545 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Westlawn Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Westlawn Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1234 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤1%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westlawn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

18%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westlawn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Westlawn Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

91%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Westlawn Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

53%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Westlawn Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

89%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westlawn Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Tuscaloosa City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westlawn Middle School's ranking?

Westlawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Westlawn Middle School?

545 students attend Westlawn Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Westlawn Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Westlawn Middle School?

Westlawn Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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

What school district is Westlawn Middle School part of?

Westlawn Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.

School Calendar

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Date

Spring Break

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day for Students

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education