Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
92%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #365 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westmoreland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
404 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.
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