West Middle School

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West Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
11985 Old River School Rd,  Downey, CA
Downey Unified School District
4.1
3.7
1,365 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alyda Mir
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
51%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19%
State Average
19.4%
Science
9.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
454:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
91.7%
White
3.4%
Black
2%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 4 Reviews
2.0 Parent
8/6/2024
staff don't listen to anything and if there's a problem they literally never do anything about it unless it involves a way the school can be represented
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/20/2023
You should go to this school 100%
1.0 student
3/17/2022
No I don’t recommend this school to anyone
5.0 parent
9/23/2013
I have two sons, and both have attended West. This is a great school! There are so many activities for the kids, and parents are very involved. The are the only Junior High in Downey with a marching band, and there are many other clubs, sports and programs for the kids to be involved in. The staff i...

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West Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Downey, CA and is served by the Downey Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,365 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. West Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Legacy High School Complex, Downey High School, Warren High School, and more. Learn more about what Downey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Middle School.

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