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#1981 of 3,441 schools in OH
Westgate Middle School
Middle School · East Liverpool City · East Liverpool, OH
An East Liverpool City middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
810 W 8th St, East Liverpool, OH 43920
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westgate Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Westgate 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Liverpool), 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
$50,820
Median home value
$111,300
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye On-line School for SuccessCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Liverpool City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westgate Middle School is listed in East Liverpool City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westgate Middle School
Westgate Middle School is a public middle school in East Liverpool, OH, part of East Liverpool City, serving approximately 293 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,981 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westgate Middle School
What grades does Westgate Middle School serve?
Westgate Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Westgate Middle School?
Westgate Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westgate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westgate Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westgate Middle School rank in OH?
Westgate Middle School ranks #1,981 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Westgate Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westgate Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Westgate Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westgate Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westgate Middle School a charter school?
No, Westgate Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westgate Middle School a Title I school?
No, Westgate Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (330) 386-8765
- Area population (ZIP 43920)
- 21,124
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 43920; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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