Westside Junior High School

12615 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70875
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Westside Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside Junior High School's student population of 401 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
401 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Westside Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Junior High School is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#414 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
29%
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41%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
9%
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Black
11%
42%
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White
73%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Westside Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Junior High School's ranking?
Westside Junior High School is ranked #414 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Westside Junior High School often compared to?
Westside Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juban Parc Junior High School, Denham Springs Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Westside Junior High School?
401 students attend Westside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Westside Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Junior High School?
Westside Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside Junior High School offer ?
Westside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westside Junior High School part of?
Westside Junior High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

School Reviews

4   3/12/2020
Westside is a very well put together middle school. Very respectful and well-behaved students.
- Posted by Parent - whitney

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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