Serving 307 students in grades 6-8, Westlawn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)13%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)16%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
44%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend Westlawn Middle School?
307 students attend Westlawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Westlawn Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westlawn Middle School?
Westlawn Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westlawn Middle School offer ?
Westlawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westlawn Middle School part of?
Westlawn Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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