Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School
Should I attend Blue Ridge Elementary School or Westwood Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Attention
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
352 students
474 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#997 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
67
Grade 1 Students
38
63
Grade 2 Students
38
58
Grade 3 Students
64
70
Grade 4 Students
51
79
Grade 5 Students
50
66
Grade 6 Students
69
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%