Calhoun Middle School vs. West Ridge Middle School
Should you attend Calhoun Middle School or West Ridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Calhoun Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Calhoun Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 700 students in grades 6-8, West Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
449 students
700 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#115 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
135
271
Grade 7 Students
152
212
Grade 8 Students
162
217
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
88%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
