Westside Middle School

Charter School 328 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westside Achievement Middle School (WAMS) is a public charter school located in the Frayser community of Memphis, Tennessee. Operating under the Achievement School District (ASD), the school is dedicated to providing rigorous academic opportunities to students in grades 6 through 8. Its educational model emphasizes a structured learning environment, high expectations for student achievement, and a focus on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to college-preparatory high school programs.

The school serves a diverse student body and places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. By utilizing data-driven instruction and personalized support systems, Westside Achievement Middle aims to close the achievement gap and foster a culture of excellence. The campus on Dawn Drive acts as a neighborhood hub, striving to equip students with the critical thinking skills and social-emotional tools necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

328

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	12
Black	303
Two or More	4

Black
303 (92.4 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.7 %)
White
9 (2.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Achievement School District
Phone:	(901)440-4011
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 111

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westside Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	111
Grade 7	109
Grade 8	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westside Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	49.7%
Male	165	50.3%

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