Serving 443 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Westside Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Junior High School is 0.45, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Westside Junior High School?
443 students attend Westside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Westside Junior High School students are White, 15% 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 23:1, 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?
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