Serving 306 students in grades 5-6, Westgate Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Westgate Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westgate Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Westgate Middle School is ranked #2583 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Westgate Middle School?
306 students attend Westgate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Westgate Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westgate Middle School?
Westgate Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westgate Middle School offer ?
Westgate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Westgate Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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