Westside Middle School

1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Westside Middle School serves 374 students in grades 5-7.
Westside Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside Middle School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Westside Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Westside Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
1%
20%
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White
94%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Middle School's ranking?
Westside Middle School is ranked #474 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
374 students attend Westside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Westside Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westside Middle School offer ?
Westside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Middle School part of?
Westside Middle School is part of Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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