WESTSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Westside Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Livingston Parish school district, located in Walker, LA with about 813 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Westside Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Westside Junior High School, located at 12615 Burgess Avenue in Walker, Louisiana, is a public educational institution serving students in the Livingston Parish Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The campus environment is focused on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while exploring extracurricular interests that help prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Westside Junior High plays an active role in the Walker community, often emphasizing school spirit, community involvement, and student responsibility. The school’s administration and faculty work to implement programs that promote character development and academic achievement, striving to create a comprehensive learning environment. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of clubs, sports, and enrichment activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed when they move on to the high school level.

For more information, contact Westside Junior High School at (225) 665-8259 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12615 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70785
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WESTSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Walker, LA with about 813 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Livingston Parish
Total Students:
813
Teachers:
38.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 813 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.6%
Black or African American
14.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.