Westhills Elementary School

710 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westhills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westhills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Westhills Elementary School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Westhills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westhills Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#945 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
24%
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25-29%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
88%
32%
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White
2%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westhills Elementary School's ranking?
Westhills Elementary School is ranked #945 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Westhills Elementary School?
298 students attend Westhills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Westhills Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Westhills Elementary School offer ?
Westhills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westhills Elementary School part of?
Westhills Elementary School is part of Bessemer City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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