West Ridge Middle School

6977 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291

681 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Ridge Middle School, located at 6977 Cypress Street in West Monroe, Louisiana, is a key educational institution within the Ouachita Parish School System. Serving the local community, the school focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The campus is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, providing a structured environment intended to prepare students for the rigors of high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, West Ridge Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are intended to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and engage with their peers outside of the traditional classroom setting. As a significant part of the West Monroe educational landscape, the school remains committed to maintaining high academic standards and supporting the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated faculty and community involvement.

681

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	46
Black	74
Asian	26
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
510 (74.9%)
Black
74 (10.9%)
Hispanic
46 (6.8%)
Asian
26 (3.8%)
Two or More
23 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Ouachita Parish
Phone:	(318)397-8444
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 224

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 200