WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)

414 Students

Middle School 5th - 7th

School Overview

Westside Middle School, located at 1800 Hwy 91 W in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Westside Consolidated School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is committed to academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the challenges of secondary education through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Arkansas state standards.

Beyond core academics, Westside Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. By maintaining a connection to the broader Westside school system, the middle school encourages students to participate in various extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives that define the "Warrior" culture. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative resources, the district maintains an official website at http://westsideschools.org.

414

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	15
Black	14
Two or More	10

White
375 (90.6%)
Hispanic
15 (3.6%)
Black
14 (3.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)
Phone:	(870)935-7501
Website:	http://westsideschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 7th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 5 139

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 137

Ungraded 2