Below Average
#1972 of 2,268 schools in GA
Westside Middle School
Middle School · Barrow County · Winder, GA
A Barrow County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 Matthews School Rd, Winder, GA 30680
- Math 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside Middle School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,377/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winder), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,038
Median home value
$244,700
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30680; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 988 | Compare → |
| Haymon-morris Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 939 | Compare → |
| Bethlehem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Bear Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 742 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Barrow County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Middle School is listed in Barrow County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Middle School
Westside Middle School is a public middle school in Winder, GA, part of Barrow County, serving approximately 744 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,972 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Middle School
What grades does Westside Middle School serve?
Westside Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Middle School rank in GA?
Westside Middle School ranks #1,972 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Westside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Middle School 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 Westside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westside Middle School a charter school?
No, Westside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Westside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Middle School?
74.6% of students at Westside Middle School 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
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Barrow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (770) 307-2972
- Area population (ZIP 30680)
- 47,433
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
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 30680; 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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