For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 914 students in the neighborhood of Westside, Evansville, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Westside are Perry Heights Middle School and Helfrich Park Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside, Evansville, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Evansville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Hogue Rd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8326
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8326
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2603 W Maryland St
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8246
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8246
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Evansville, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Evansville, IN include Perry Heights Middle School and Helfrich Park Stem Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Evansville?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Evansville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside, Evansville?
the neighborhood of Westside, Evansville public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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