WESTRIDGE MIDDLE

westridgems.ocps.net/

1,136 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westridge Middle School is a public school located in Orlando, Florida, serving students within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Situated on West Oak Ridge Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the transition into high school. As part of the larger Orange County school system, Westridge Middle is committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth and developing well-rounded citizens through a structured curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular opportunities.

The school community emphasizes student engagement and support, utilizing the resources provided by the district to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining an active online presence through their official website, Westridge Middle works to keep families informed about school policies, academic calendars, and community events. Overall, the school functions as a key educational anchor in the local Orlando area, striving to create a safe, collaborative learning environment where students can achieve their academic potential.

1,136

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTRIDGE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	550
Black	508
Asian	17
Two or More	11
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
550 (48.4%)
Black
508 (44.7%)
White
41 (3.6%)
Asian
17 (1.5%)
Two or More
11 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)354-2640
Website:	http://westridgems.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	636
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 333

Grade 7 422

Grade 8 381

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTRIDGE MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	333
Grade 7	422
Grade 8	381

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTRIDGE MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	502	44.2%
Male	634	55.8%

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