At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Westside Middle School: 281 reported students.
What the reported data says about Westside Middle School
Westside Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 281 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90%) and multiracial (3.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Westside Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.8%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black90%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.9%
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.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
301 reported students
Oakhaven Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
303 reported students
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Middle · Grades 05–08
306 reported students
Georgian Hills Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
249 reported students
Woodstock Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
248 reported students
Power Center Academy Middle School - Southeast
Middle · Grades 06–08
323 reported students
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Business Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 399 | 2.5 mi |
| Georgian Hills Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 249 | 2.5 mi |
| Grandview Heights Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 472 | 3 mi |
| KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 301 | 3.5 mi |
| Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 05–08 | 306 | 5 mi |
| Woodstock Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 248 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westside Middle School
What grades does Westside Middle School serve?
Westside Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment.
Is Westside Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westside Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Westside Middle School in?
Westside Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 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 Memphis Business Academy Middle School (2.5 mi), Georgian Hills Middle School (2.5 mi), Grandview Heights Middle School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.