Serving 633 students in grades 4-6, Westhills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westhills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Westhills Elementary School's student population of 633 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westhills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westhills Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
13%
Black
12%
21%
White
60%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westhills Elementary School's ranking?
Westhills Elementary School is ranked #843 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westhills Elementary School often compared to?
Westhills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Westhills Elementary School?
633 students attend Westhills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Westhills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westhills Elementary School?
Westhills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westhills Elementary School offer ?
Westhills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Westhills Elementary School part of?
Westhills Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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