Excellent
#208 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 16% in state
West Ridge Middle School
Middle School · Ouachita Parish · West Monroe, LA
An Ouachita Parish middle school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6977 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
- Math 65% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Ridge Middle School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Ridge 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Monroe), 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
$69,012
Median home value
$219,700
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71291; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Riser Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Good Hope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #2 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Ridge Middle School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Ridge Middle School
West Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in West Monroe, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 700 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Ridge Middle School
What grades does West Ridge Middle School serve?
West Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Ridge Middle School?
West Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Ridge Middle School rank in LA?
West Ridge Middle School ranks #208 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is West Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 West Ridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ridge Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Ridge Middle School a charter school?
No, West Ridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Ridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Ridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Ridge Middle School?
45.4% of students at West Ridge 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
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (318) 397-8444
- Area population (ZIP 71291)
- 35,345
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71291; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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