Serving 300 students in grades 3-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.52, 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
#307 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
6%
21%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #307 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
300 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 3-5
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Athens School District.
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