- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winder, GA
Westside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130029001913
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Winder, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Westside Middle School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 130029001913 · Winder, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 14.4:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Westside Middle School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Westside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- This school
Westside Middle School
793 students
What this shows Westside Middle School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Middle School compares
Westside Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
White 35.6%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Westside Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Winder
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Middle School
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has 793 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winder, GA. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Middle School?
51.8% of students at Westside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.2% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside Middle School rank among middle schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Winder, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Winder on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrow County?
Besides Westside Middle School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Russell Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.