Westside Middle School

About Westside Middle School

Westside Middle School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It serves students from grades six to eight in the local community. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence, with a wide range of courses and extracurricular activities available to students. It also has a vibrant culture, with a diverse student body and staff.
Westside Middle School has a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. It offers a variety of classes in core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies. It also has a strong focus on technology and the use of computers in the classroom. In addition, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
Westside Middle School has a strong sense of community, with a wide range of activities and events. It also has a strong commitment to safety and security, with a strong emphasis on student safety. The school also offers a variety of resources to help students succeed, including tutoring, mentoring, and counseling services.
Westside Middle School is a great place to learn and grow. With its commitment to academic excellence, its vibrant culture, and its commitment to safety and security, Westside Middle School provides a great environment for students to reach their full potential.

Address:	1800 Hwy 91 W Jonesboro, AR 72404
Phone:	(870) 972-5622
Site:	wms.westsideschools.org
Grades:	5 – 7
Enrollment:	418 students

Overview Westside Middle School

Westside Middle School serves 418 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 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Westside Middle School

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.