Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, West Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
West Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Ridge Middle School is 0.33, 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.
West Ridge Middle School is ranked #142 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are West Ridge Middle School often compared to?
West Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Good Hope Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend West Ridge Middle School?
635 students attend West Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Ridge Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Ridge Middle School?
West Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Ridge Middle School offer ?
West Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Ridge Middle School part of?
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