WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

694 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westridge Middle School, located at 4111 W 13th St in Grand Island, Nebraska, serves as a key educational hub for the Grand Island Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse range of core subjects and elective programs, Westridge aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both intellectual growth and character building.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Westridge Middle School plays an active role in the local community, promoting a culture of inclusivity and engagement. The school leverages its facilities and faculty to encourage extracurricular participation, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which help students explore their interests and build strong interpersonal skills. As a vital part of the Grand Island community, Westridge focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to their school environment.

694

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	285
Black	20
Asian	7
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
347 (50.0%)
Hispanic
285 (41.1%)
Two or More
34 (4.9%)
Black
20 (2.9%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)385-5886
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 236

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 228