Westside Primary serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Westside Primary's student population of 187 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westside Primary is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
10%
33%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside Primary?
187 students attend Westside Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Westside Primary students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Primary?
Westside Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Primary offer ?
Westside Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Primary part of?
Westside Primary is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.
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