Westside Middle School

www.barrow.k12.ga.us./wms/

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westside Middle School, located in Winder, Georgia, is part of the Barrow County School System. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while preparing students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, complemented by various elective offerings that allow students to explore their interests.

Beyond the classroom, Westside Middle School encourages active student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and arts programs. The school focuses on building a supportive community culture, promoting values such as responsibility, character development, and academic integrity. By utilizing local resources and maintaining strong communication with families, Westside aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that addresses the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of its diverse student body.

736

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	238
Black	122
Asian	37
Two or More	47

White
292 (39.7 %)
Hispanic
238 (32.3 %)
Black
122 (16.6 %)
Two or More
47 (6.4 %)
Asian
37 (5.0 %)

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:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)307-2972
Website:	http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us./wms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* 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 6 245

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 237