Serving 356 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 was 38% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)38%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)52%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)55%
8%
Black
(09-10)40%
13%
White
(09-10)3%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IN state average).
How many students attend West Side Middle School?
356 students attend West Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West Side Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Side Middle School offer ?
West Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Side Middle School part of?
West Side Middle School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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