Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, Westridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westridge Middle serves the southwest part of Orlando, FL, covering an area of approximately 15.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westridge Middle School's student population of 1,136 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,136 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Westridge Warriors: Champions in Learning, Olympians in Spirit
School Rankings
Westridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westridge Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2825 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westridge Middle School's ranking?
Westridge Middle School is ranked #2825 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Westridge Middle School often compared to?
Westridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Middle School, Judson B Walker Middle School, Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Westridge Middle School?
1,136 students attend Westridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Westridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westridge Middle School?
Westridge Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westridge Middle School offer ?
Westridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westridge Middle School part of?
Westridge Middle School is part of Orange School District.
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