Westside Middle School

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Westside Middle School ranks 112 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westside Middle School is a public middle school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving 391 students in grades 5-7. The school is part of the Westside Cons. School District, which is ranked 91 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside Middle School consistently performs above the state average in mathematics, with 42.8% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.4%. However, the school's performance in reading and English Language Arts is on par with or slightly below the state average. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 students per teacher, which may contribute to its stronger performance in mathematics. Westside Middle School also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.22%, compared to nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Brookland Middle School, Swifton Middle School, and Valley View Junior High School, Westside Middle School's performance is generally on par or slightly below, with the exception of mathematics. The nearby schools tend to have higher overall test scores and rankings, but Westside Middle School's lower student-teacher ratio may be a contributing factor to its stronger performance in mathematics.

Detail:

Public 5-7

1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404

(870) 972-5622

District: Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,119

Students who attend Westside Middle School usually attend:

High:

Westside High School

Feeder schools for Westside Middle School:

Elementary:

Westside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

African American:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westside Middle School ranks better than 66.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (3.3%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Westside Middle School employs 31.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Middle School is $9,119.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westside Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Middle School 112^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Westside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh 91^st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westside Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	82.22	24^th	208	88.5%
2006	77.36	27^th	206	86.9%
2007	78.45	27^th	225	88.0%
2008	86.63	11^th	223	95.1%
2009	79.48	27^th	240	88.8%
2010	82.62	18^th	254	92.9%
2011	71.78	65^th	264	75.4%
2012	64.85	97^th	265	63.4%
2013	72.61	66^th	278	76.3%
2014	67.91	88^th	280	68.6%
2015	60.74	88^th	275	68.0%
2016	55.90	134^th	312	57.1%
2017	62.79	115^th	315	63.5%
2018	69.23	84^th	318	73.6%
2019	52.42	158^th	319	50.5%
2021	58.57	133^rd	330	59.7%
2022	57.25	141^st	318	55.7%
2023	66.61	95^th	330	71.2%
2024	58.68	112^th	335	66.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Westside Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	237	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	237
1998	241	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	241
1999	372	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	373
2000	396	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	398
2001	369	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	374
2002	416	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	424
2003	416	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	424
2004	430	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	434
2005	401	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	409
2006	384	7	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	395
2007	373	3	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	381
2008	365	2	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	374
2009	343	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	351
2010	346	6	0	6	0	0	2	360
2011	372	4	0	11	1	0	5	393
2012	371	11	0	11	1	0	8	402
2013	376	9	0	13	1	0	6	405
2014	385	11	0	15	1	0	5	417
2015	398	7	0	16	1	0	5	427
2016	385	8	0	19	0	0	6	418
2017	358	7	0	10	0	0	6	381
2018	365	7	0	15	0	0	7	394
2019	382	7	0	18	0	0	6	413
2020	410	8	0	17	0	0	5	440
2021	391	5	0	18	0	0	4	418
2022	350	4	0	14	1	0	5	374
2023	361	10	0	13	1	0	6	391

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	237	15.3	15.5	23.2
1998	241	15.3	15.8	24.9
1999	373	19.0	19.6	34
2000	398	41.0	9.7	36.4
2001	374	40.0	9.4	37.7
2002	424	27.0	15.7	37.5
2003	424	27.0	15.7	37.5
2004	434	26.0	16.7	42.6
2005	409	31.0	13.2	48.4
2006	395	31.0	12.7	52.7
2007	381	34.0	11.2	58
2008	374	31.0	12.1	52.4
2009	351	32.0	11.0	52.1
2010	360	31.7	10.5	59.4
2011	393	29.2	13.4	57
2012	402	30.0	13.3	59.7
2013	405	31.0	13.0	58.5
2014	417	31.6	13.1	61.2
2015	427	36.0	11.8	57.6
2016	418	33.0	12.6	59.6
2017	381	31.7	12.0	33.3
2018	394	32.7	12.0	36
2019	413	31.5	13.0	54.2
2020	440	33.8	12.9	56.1
2021	418	35.5	11.7	38.8
2022	374	31.8	11.7	53.5
2023	391	31.9	12.2	54.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	237	15.3	15.5	23.2
1998	241	15.3	15.8	24.9
1999	373	19.0	19.6	34
2000	398	41.0	9.7	36.4
2001	374	40.0	9.4	37.7
2002	424	27.0	15.7	37.5
2003	424	27.0	15.7	37.5
2004	434	26.0	16.7	42.6
2005	409	31.0	13.2	48.4
2006	395	31.0	12.7	52.7
2007	381	34.0	11.2	58
2008	374	31.0	12.1	52.4
2009	351	32.0	11.0	52.1
2010	360	31.7	10.5	59.4
2011	393	29.2	13.4	57
2012	402	30.0	13.3	59.7
2013	405	31.0	13.0	58.5
2014	417	31.6	13.1	61.2
2015	427	36.0	11.8	57.6
2016	418	33.0	12.6	59.6
2017	381	31.7	12.0	33.3
2018	394	32.7	12.0	36
2019	413	31.5	13.0	54.2
2020	440	33.8	12.9	56.1
2021	418	35.5	11.7	38.8
2022	374	31.8	11.7	53.5
2023	391	31.9	12.2	54.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,578 (17.3%)	$7,541 (82.7%)	$9,119

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 158^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 95^th of 330 Middle schools	20.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Westside Middle School)	79.6	72.4	7.2%
5th Grade English (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	79.6	72.4	7.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Westside Middle School)	49.2	41.8	7.4%
5th Grade Math (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	49.2	41.8	7.4%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Westside Middle School)	47.7	34.3	13.4%
5th Grade Science (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	47.7	34.3	13.4%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Westside Middle School)	42.4	33.5	8.9%
5th Grade Reading (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	42.4	33.5	8.9%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Westside Middle School)	70.7	73.8	3.1%
6th Grade English (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	70.7	73.8	3.1%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Westside Middle School)	53.9	63.6	9.7%
6th Grade Math (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	53.9	63.6	9.7%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Westside Middle School)	42	51.7	9.7%
6th Grade Science (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	42	51.7	9.7%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Westside Middle School)	37.8	41.5	3.7%
6th Grade Reading (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	37.8	41.5	3.7%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Westside Middle School)	77.9	76.9	1%
7th Grade English (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	77.9	76.9	1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Westside Middle School)	48.5	41.1	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	48.5	41.1	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Westside Middle School)	48.5	38.8	9.7%
7th Grade Science (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	48.5	38.8	9.7%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Westside Middle School)	40.4	35.1	5.3%
7th Grade Reading (Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh)	40.4	35.1	5.3%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	413	391	5.3%
African American	7	10	42.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	18	13	27.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	382	361	5.5%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	54.2%	0%

Schools Near Westside Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)						ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside Middle School	Public	5-7	1800 Hwy 91 W	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 972-5622	391	32	12.2	54.2%	361 (92.3%)	10 (2.6%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	58.7	112^th of 335 public middle schools	66.6%		66.6	95^th of 330 public middle schools	71.2%	17		30.4	26.6	39.9			31.9		31.1	25.9	40.7			32.1		43.7	40.3	44.5		42.8							40.0	34.5	42.0		38.7			$9,119	$1,578	$7,541
Valley View Junior High School	Public	7-9	2118 Valley View Dr	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 932-3737	712	46	15.3	25.3%	573 (80.5%)	41 (5.8%)	46 (6.5%)	22 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	88.8	24^th of 335 public middle schools	92.8%		93.3	10^th of 330 public middle schools	97.0%	14				54.7	48.9	51.4	51.7				48.3	50.2	50.5	49.6				59.8	34.3	51.9	69.2	27.0	50.0	45.6	45.6				59.2	49.3	54.3	0.0	0.0	$8,439	$943	$7,496
Annie Camp Junior High School	Public	7-9	1814 W Nettleton Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5820	784	52	15.1	100.0%	284 (36.2%)	341 (43.5%)	108 (13.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.6%)	29.6	253^rd of 335 public middle schools	24.5%		33.8	235^th of 330 public middle schools	28.8%	18				28.5	16.8	29.7	25.5				28.3	18.7	31.7	26.6				27.9	8.1	20.1	32.9	14.6	19.5	51.8	51.8				29.6	18.1	24.1	68.8	68.8	$10,609	$2,094	$8,515
Douglas MacArthur Junior High School	Public	7-9	1615 Wilkins Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5840	732	52	14.1	100.0%	204 (27.9%)	363 (49.6%)	126 (17.2%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.0%)	39.6	209^th of 335 public middle schools	37.6%		32.2	244^th of 330 public middle schools	26.1%	35				26.7	29.5	17.2	24.4				28.7	29.9	17.0	25.2				32.9	4.8	23.7	45.5	4.1	21.8	15.0	15.0				26.7	26.7	26.7	52.1	52.1	$9,622	$1,688	$7,935
Swifton Middle School	Public	5-7	300 Ashley	Swifton	72471	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 485-2336	198	15	12.9	72.7%	170 (85.9%)	11 (5.6%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)	34.2	226^th of 335 public middle schools	32.5%		61.8	120^th of 330 public middle schools	63.6%	106		27.8	21.9	24.6			24.6		26.0	20.3	27.9			24.6		42.6	43.7	22.9		36.3							24.1	18.8	31.1		24.6			$9,195	$852	$8,343
Nettleton Junior High School	Public	7-8	4208 Chieftain Ln	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7819	546	42	13.0	100.0%	156 (28.6%)	294 (53.8%)	54 (9.9%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	22	281^st of 335 public middle schools	16.1%		24.9	268^th of 330 public middle schools	18.8%	13				20.1	16.5		18.2				22.3	17.1		19.6				23.9	5.1	14.8	36.4		36.4						26.5	20.2	23.3			$9,235	$1,272	$7,963
Brookland Middle School	Public	4-6	100 W School St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 932-2080	878	47	18.5	30.8%	787 (89.6%)	30 (3.4%)	40 (4.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.9%)								(n/a)	43.1	41.4	40.8				41.7	42.6	39.8	39.5				40.6	52.6	41.5	40.8			44.9						43.1	45.8	40.8			43.3			$6,800	$876	$5,924
Brookland Junior High School	Public	7-9	100 W School St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 932-8610	718	54	13.3	25.6%	641 (89.3%)	26 (3.6%)	37 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	49.3	159^th of 335 public middle schools	52.5%		65.9	101^st of 330 public middle schools	69.4%	58				27.8	35.0	26.7	30.1				23.2	32.0	26.0	27.3				43.2	22.9	35.6	30.2	5.7	18.3	13.0	13.0				36.0	32.8	34.3	39.6	39.6	$7,873	$768	$7,105

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Middle School

Is Westside Middle School a good school?

Westside Middle School ranks 112^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Westside Middle School attend?

Students who attend Westside Middle School usually go on to attend Westside High School

What is the racial makeup of Westside Middle School?

Students at Westside Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Westside Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Westside Middle School.

What district is Westside Middle School in?

Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh

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