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 24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)24%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)55%
11%
Black
(15-16)43%
12%
White
(15-16)1%
69%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% 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, 43% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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