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West Ridge Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Louisiana Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Louisiana middle schools

Summary

West Ridge Middle School in West Monroe, LA, is a high-performing public school serving 681 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Ouachita Parish School District, which ranks in the top 42% of districts statewide.

West Ridge stands out as the premier middle school in the region, ranking 30th out of 452 Louisiana middle schools (93rd percentile)—far ahead of its nearest competitor, Good Hope Middle School (92nd), and Sterlington Middle School (100th). The school’s test scores are exceptional, with 87% proficiency in math, 90% in English, and 77% in social studies—all well above district and state averages. Notably, West Ridge excels at supporting all students, ranking in the top 10% statewide for African American students, special education students, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Chronic absenteeism is low at 14.7%, compared to 18.5% for the district and 22.5% for the state, reflecting strong student engagement.

While West Ridge is the clear top choice, nearby schools show interesting contrasts. For instance, Woodlawn Middle School and Riser Middle School both report 100% proficiency in Algebra I, suggesting selective advanced math programs. Meanwhile, schools in the City of Monroe School District, such as Martin Luther King Junior High School and Carroll Junior High School, struggle with proficiency rates often below 50% and higher absenteeism. West Ridge’s consistent top-10% ranking over the past decade underscores its stable, effective leadership and strong systems, making it a standout institution in Northeast Louisiana.

681

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,440

Per pupil spending ?

41.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6977 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291

(318) 397-8444

District: Ouachita Parish

Students who attend West Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Monroe High School

Feeder schools for West Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:	Claiborne School
	Drew Elementary School
	Highland Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

African American:

10.9%

Hispanic:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (85% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Louisiana middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Ouachita Parish

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg66%

Louisiana avg62%

30^th of 452

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 9Middle Schools in the Ouachita Parish

38^th of 116Ouachita Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	90.7	30 of 452	93.4%	★★★★★
2025	88.4	33 of 447	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	41 of 449	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	27 of 465	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	87.3	44 of 460	90.4%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	29 of 459	93.7%	★★★★★
2019	88.8	35 of 449	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	78.1	57 of 411	86.1%	★★★★☆
2017	85.0	47 of 437	89.2%	★★★★☆
2016	87.3	33 of 435	92.4%	★★★★★
2015	88.5	31 of 482	93.6%	★★★★★
2014	90.3	19 of 470	96.0%	★★★★★
2013	90.9	19 of 457	95.8%	★★★★★
2012	89.3	26 of 442	94.1%	★★★★★
2011	89.3	19 of 412	95.4%	★★★★★
2010	87.0	27 of 408	93.4%	★★★★★
2009	91.3	16 of 425	96.2%	★★★★★
2008	93.4	14 of 413	96.6%	★★★★★
2007	92.2	14 of 396	96.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	94.0	14 of 344	95.9%	★★★★★
2025	79.7	48 of 344	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	71.4	77 of 333	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	32 of 360	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	77.4	51 of 360	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.9	57 of 352	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	73.4	72 of 338	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.8	41 of 313	86.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	38.3	14 of 20	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.4	3 of 17	82.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	55.5	58 of 170	65.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	89.3	34 of 434	92.2%	★★★★★
2025	86.2	33 of 415	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	87.5	36 of 444	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	83.9	53 of 441	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	88.6	35 of 441	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	85.1	44 of 418	89.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	71.0	44 of 178	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	34 of 155	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	71.4	35 of 152	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.5	28 of 163	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	96.6	4 of 163	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	70.5	31 of 128	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	48.9	64 of 118	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	86.8	43 of 450	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	85.4	42 of 437	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	83.9	47 of 444	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	90.2	28 of 459	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	85.1	46 of 458	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	87.9	38 of 455	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	82.4	55 of 430	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	51 of 403	87.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	37 of 435	91.5%	★★★★★
2025	89.1	28 of 414	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	30 of 426	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	91.7	19 of 443	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	87.1	37 of 442	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.2	31 of 442	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	38 of 418	90.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	84.9	17 of 225	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	88.9	7 of 168	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	80.7	17 of 175	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	84.9	11 of 206	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	88.9	8 of 206	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	4 of 210	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	74.2	26 of 202	87.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	82.4	38 of 338	88.8%	★★★★☆
2025	83.8	24 of 316	92.4%	★★★★★
2024	81.9	31 of 320	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	86.2	25 of 352	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	78.5	55 of 362	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	85.4	31 of 358	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	82.9	36 of 350	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.0	43 of 338	87.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)96th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)89th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)75th percentile-18 vs school

Disabled (2018)66th percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2026)30th percentile-63 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts90%+20 vs state

Mathematics87%+25 vs state

Social Studies77%+22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)				LEAP English Language Arts (2026)				LEAP Social Studies (2026)				LEAP Algebra I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
West Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	6977 Cypress Street	West Monroe	71291	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 397-8444	681	44	15.4	41.1%	510 (74.9%)	74 (10.9%)	46 (6.8%)	26 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	90.7	30^th of 452 public middle schools	93.4%		88.4	33^rd of 447 public middle schools	92.6%	3	91.0	90.0	78.0	87.0	91.0	93.0	86.0	90.0	71.0	79.0	81.0	77.0		$13,440
Riser Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Price Drive	West Monroe	71292	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 387-0567	410	32	13.0	81.0%	91 (22.2%)	222 (54.1%)	80 (19.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	28.2	338^th of 452 public middle schools	25.2%		22.3	363^rd of 447 public middle schools	18.8%	25	48.0	52.0		43.0	66.0	66.0	39.0	56.0	39.0	55.0	29.0	41.0	100.0	$15,603
Good Hope Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Good Hope Road	West Monroe	71291	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 396-9693	601	38	15.9	49.4%	418 (69.6%)	119 (19.8%)	27 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	80.5	92^nd of 452 public middle schools	79.6%		82.4	74^th of 447 public middle schools	83.4%	18	77.0	79.0	66.0	75.0	84.0	86.0	85.0	85.0	61.0	70.0	75.0	69.0		$14,396
Neville Junior High School	Public	7-8	1600 North 19th Street	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 323-1143	474	39	12.2	66.2%	137 (28.9%)	304 (64.1%)	10 (2.1%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	72.1	128^th of 452 public middle schools	71.7%		65.4	156^th of 447 public middle schools	65.1%	28		78.0	60.0	70.0		79.0	79.0	80.0		59.0	71.0	66.0		$16,587
Woodlawn Middle School	Public	6-8	175 Woodlawn School Road	West Monroe	71292	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 325-1575	249	20	12.6	59.4%	236 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	68.3	151^st of 452 public middle schools	66.6%		83.6	63^rd of 447 public middle schools	85.9%	88	83.0		76.0	76.0		75.0	76.0	77.0	50.0	53.0	66.0	57.0	100.0	$18,706
Martin Luther King Junior High School	Public	7-8	1709 Parkview Drive	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 387-1825	350	31	11.1	92.0%	2 (0.6%)	341 (97.4%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22.3	366^th of 452 public middle schools	19.0%		25.6	346^th of 447 public middle schools	22.6%	20		44.0	23.0	34.0		63.0	57.0	60.0		43.0	42.0	43.0	85.0	$20,279
Carroll Junior High School	Public	7-8	2945 Renwick Street	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 322-1683	348	26	13.1	94.3%	6 (1.7%)	335 (96.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	5.1	438^th of 452 public middle schools	3.1%		6.2	429^th of 447 public middle schools	4.0%	9		36.0	8.0	22.0		45.0	41.0	43.0		26.0	23.0	25.0	84.0	$17,371
Calhoun Middle School	Public	6-8	191 Highway 80	Calhoun	71225	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 644-5840	423	34	12.4	53.4%	382 (90.3%)	19 (4.5%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	62.3	177^th of 452 public middle schools	60.8%		63.8	163^rd of 447 public middle schools	63.5%	14	77.0	79.0	52.0	71.0	76.0	78.0	75.0	77.0	47.0	56.0	56.0	53.0		$15,148
Richwood Junior High School	Public	6-8	5901 Highway 165 S	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 432-2000	347	31	11.0	93.4%	3 (0.9%)	336 (96.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	31	328^th of 452 public middle schools	27.4%		25	350^th of 447 public middle schools	21.7%	22	57.0	40.0	44.0	47.0	67.0	67.0	54.0	62.0	38.0	46.0	44.0	43.0		$20,611
Ouachita Junior High School	Public	6-8	5500 Blanks Street	Monroe	71203	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 432-2200	312	30	10.3	76.9%	12 (3.8%)	279 (89.4%)	9 (2.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	23.7	356^th of 452 public middle schools	21.2%		23.3	356^th of 447 public middle schools	20.4%		59.0	41.0	40.0	46.0	58.0	54.0	66.0	59.0	23.0	36.0	41.0	35.0		$17,682

Frequently Asked Questions about West Ridge Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Ridge Middle School?

Students at West Ridge Middle School are 75% White, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is West Ridge Middle School in?

Ouachita Parish

How many students attend West Ridge Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 681 students attended West Ridge Middle School.

Is West Ridge Middle School a good school?

Yes. West Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 6.6% of Louisiana middle schools.

What high school do graduates of West Ridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend West Monroe High School

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