Westwood Elementary School

4711 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 838 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 838 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School's student population of 838 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
838 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1749 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
32%
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13%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
68%
47%
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Black
20%
6%
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White
4%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Westwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #1749 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine Camelback Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
838 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Westwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.

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Last Day of School, 11:40 Release, Report Cards Issued
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 838 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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