West Middle School

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
29%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
8
Equity
7
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
17.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
90.5%
White
4.1%
Black
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 5 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/5/2018
What I liked about SMS was how accepting everyone is to new ideas and and events that happen. Everyone is like one big family. The school is currently under construction, and was inconvenient, as all the shortcuts were no longer available.
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3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/20/2023
You should go to this school 100%
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1.0 student
3/17/2022
No I don’t recommend this school to anyone
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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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