Very Good
#386 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 30% in state
Westside Junior High School
Middle School · Livingston Parish · Walker, LA
A Livingston Parish middle school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12615 Burgess Ave., Walker, LA 70875
- Math 53% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Junior High School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside Junior High 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,892/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Open Door Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Denham Springs Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 899 | Compare → |
| North Corbin Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 604 | 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.
Livingston Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #12 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Junior High School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Junior High School
Westside Junior High School is a public middle school in Walker, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Junior High School
What grades does Westside Junior High School serve?
Westside Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Junior High School?
Westside Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Junior High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Junior High School rank in LA?
Westside Junior High School ranks #386 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Westside Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Junior High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westside Junior High School a charter school?
No, Westside Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Westside Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Junior High School?
62.8% of students at Westside Junior High 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
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (225) 665-8259
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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