- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rocky Face, GA
Westside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130570001820
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 428
- students enrolled
Westside Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Westside Middle School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130570001820 · Rocky Face, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13.8:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Westside Middle School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.4 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
- Southeast Whit
Southeast Whitfield County High School
1,453 students
- Northwest Whit
Northwest Whitfield County High School
1,098 students
- Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- North Whitfiel
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- Eastbrook Midd
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- This school 428
Westside Middle School
428 students
What this shows Westside Middle School reports 428 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,284
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Westside Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitfield County reports $13,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Middle School
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has 428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rocky Face, GA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Middle School?
43.6% 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 White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Rocky Face, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Whitfield County?
Besides Westside Middle School, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students), and Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.