Westside Middle School

240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 744 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Westside Middle School's student population of 744 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1583 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westside Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westside Middle 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
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside Middle 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
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Middle 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

What is Westside Middle School's ranking?
Westside Middle School is ranked #1583 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Westside Middle School often compared to?
Westside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Creek Middle School, Russell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
744 students attend Westside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Westside Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Middle School offer ?
Westside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westside Middle School part of?
Westside Middle School is part of Barrow County School District.

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5   2/17/2024
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- Posted by Student/Alumni - brady

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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