Below Average
#1970 of 2,268 schools in GA
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Middle School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
765 Peeples St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
- Math 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herman J. Russell West End Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herman J. Russell West End Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,542
Median home value
$295,800
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Strive Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Sylvan Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| The Life School of AtlantaPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Atlanta Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 681 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #79 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herman J. Russell West End Academy is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Herman J. Russell West End Academy is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 366 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herman J. Russell West End Academy
What grades does Herman J. Russell West End Academy serve?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman J. Russell West End Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herman J. Russell West End Academy rank in GA?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy ranks #1,970 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Herman J. Russell West End Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herman J. Russell West End Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Herman J. Russell West End Academy a charter school?
No, Herman J. Russell West End Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herman J. Russell West End Academy a Title I school?
No, Herman J. Russell West End Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
100.0% of students at Herman J. Russell West End Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (404) 802-6800
- Area population (ZIP 30310)
- 25,334
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30310; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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