Jimtown Junior High School vs. West Side Middle School
Should you attend Jimtown Junior High School or West Side Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jimtown Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Community Size
West Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 279 students in grades 7-8, Jimtown Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 582 students in grades 7-8, West Side Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
279 students
582 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1370 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
139
310
Grade 8 Students
140
272
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
76%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
