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Herman J. Russell West End Academy

Herman J. Russell West End Academy is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, serving grades 6–8, rated C+, with 342 students and an 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 43% in Reading, 18% in Science and 16% in English Language Arts.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
342
Students per teacher
8.8:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading43%
Science18%
English Language Arts16%
Math14%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black97%
Hispanic2%
Two or more races1%
White0%
Native American0%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-15.6%
Prior-year enrollment
405

Homes assigned to this school

6,710 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Herman J. Russell West End Academy. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
765 Peeples St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone
(404) 802-6800
Website
atlanta.k12.ga.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
130012002344
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School district

Atlanta City School District

District rating
B-
Schools
87
Students
49,945
Spending per student
$22,904
Teachers (FTE)
4,112
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Herman J. Russell West End Academy

How is Herman J. Russell West End Academy rated?

Herman J. Russell West End Academy holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Atlanta City School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Herman J. Russell West End Academy perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Herman J. Russell West End Academy students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 43% in Reading, 18% in Science, 16% in English Language Arts and 14% in Math.

What grades does Herman J. Russell West End Academy serve?

Herman J. Russell West End Academy serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Herman J. Russell West End Academy?

342 students attend Herman J. Russell West End Academy, down from 405 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Herman J. Russell West End Academy?

TopHap matches 6,710 residential properties to Herman J. Russell West End Academy in and around Atlanta. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Herman J. Russell West End Academy in?

Herman J. Russell West End Academy is part of Atlanta City School District, which reports 87 schools, 49,945 students and $22,904 of spending per student.