Westside Middle School in Jonesboro, AR

At a glance

Reported students

414

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

30.04

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–07

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arkansas middle enrollment

45th percentile

Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

647

Westside Middle School: 414 reported students.

State peer staffing position

50th percentile

13.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 372
Teachers (FTE): 41
Student–teacher ratio: 9.1:1

What the reported data says about Westside Middle School

Westside Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in Jonesboro. It is one of 3 current school records connected to WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead). NCES reports 414 students for 2024–25.

Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Westside Middle School

1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.3%
Students with disabilities: 16.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 59.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White90.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black3.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Westside High School

High · Grades 08–12

647 reported students

Westside Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

756 reported students

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Public schools near Westside Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Westside Elementary School Elementary · WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)	PK–04	756	0.1 mi
Westside High School High · WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)	08–12	647	0.2 mi
Annie Camp Junior High School Middle · Jonesboro School District	07–09	701	4.7 mi
Valley View Junior High School Middle · Valley View School District	07–09	699	6.6 mi
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Middle · Jonesboro School District	07–09	765	6.9 mi
Nettleton Junior High School Middle · Nettleton School District	07–08	566	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Westside Middle School

What grades does Westside Middle School serve?

Westside Middle School reports grades 05–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead).

How many students attend Westside Middle School?

Westside Middle School reported 414 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 372 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Westside Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 414 students and 30.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Westside Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Westside Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Westside Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

59.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Westside Middle School in?

Westside Middle School is part of WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead), based in Jonesboro, AR, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Westside Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westside Elementary School (0.1 mi), Westside High School (0.2 mi), Annie Camp Junior High School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.