West Side Magnet School (Closed 2023)

West Side Magnet School serves 502 students in grades 3-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
502 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Side Magnet School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Side Magnet School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Side Magnet School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Side Magnet School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of West Side Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Side Magnet School?
502 students attend West Side Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Side Magnet School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Magnet School?
West Side Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Magnet School offer ?
West Side Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is West Side Magnet School part of?
West Side Magnet School is part of Troup County School District.

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