Paul D. West Middle School

803 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Paul D. West Middle School, located in East Point, Georgia, is a key academic institution within the Fulton County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. The campus is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for high school success by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, Paul D. West Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student enrichment. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, designed to help students discover their unique talents and interests. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and active parent-teacher involvement, the administration strives to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

803

Total Students

56.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul D. West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	306
Black	465
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
465 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
306 (38.1 %)
Two or More
14 (1.7 %)
White
11 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-8130
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	814
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 261

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 271