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West Side Magnet School

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Posted August 22, 2009

Great school..my kids love the school and I am happy with the teachers and staff
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2009

I love this school!!! They always keep the parents informed on everything that goes on there and the teachers are wonderful. Thank you Westside for the wonderful education you are giving my daughter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2009

WSMS has a nice environment, and there are no cliques. Everybody is friends with each other and there are rarely any fights. I am proud to say that I'm a student there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 23, 2009

My child started going to Westside last year and loves it! The focus on the arts is wonderful and provides the children a well-balanced education in an environment that is full of creativity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2008

My daughter has been a student at West Side for 3 years. The fine arts emphasis in the regular education classes as well as the arts classes has been such a positive aspect for her educational experience. We are very fortunate to have a school like WSMS here in LaGrange.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

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Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

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American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

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Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

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U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 49% 44%
Black 39% 37%
Two or more races 6% 3%
Hispanic 3% 12%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 44%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 4%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Lagrange, GA 30240
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