AMITE WESTSIDE MIDDLE MAGNET

Amite Westside Middle Magnet is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Amite, LA with about 406 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 22 teachers, Amite Westside Middle Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Amite Westside Middle Magnet, located in Amite, Louisiana, is a specialized educational institution within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer an enriched academic environment that focuses on specific areas of study, often emphasizing advanced curriculum, specialized electives, or unique teaching methodologies to challenge students and promote higher levels of achievement. The school serves the local community by providing a structured setting that aims to prepare middle-school-aged students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth in a diverse student body. By integrating a rigorous core curriculum with extracurricular opportunities, Amite Westside Middle Magnet strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Its location on West Oak Street serves as a hub for middle-grade education in the area, focusing on developing essential critical thinking, collaboration, and technological skills that align with state educational standards while encouraging students to pursue their specific academic interests.

For more information, contact Amite Westside Middle Magnet at (985) 748-9073 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.