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Westside Middle School

1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 391 students in grades 5-7, Westside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westside Middle School's student population of 391 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Westside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#355 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Middle School's ranking?
Westside Middle School is ranked #355 out of 997 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
391 students attend Westside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Westside Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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. School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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