Westside Middle School vs. Russell Middle School
Should you attend Westside Middle School or Russell 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
Westside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 736 students in grades 6-8, Westside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 931 students in grades 6-8, Russell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
736 students
931 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1583 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1082 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
245
312
Grade 7 Students
254
315
Grade 8 Students
237
304
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
32%
26%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
13%
