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Valley View Intermediate School vs. Westside Elementary School

Should you attend Valley View Intermediate School or Westside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valley View Intermediate School
2119 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Westside Elementary School
1834 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Valley View Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 904 students in grades 3-6, Valley View Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Westside Elementary School in Jonesboro, AR serves 785 students from prekindergarten through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 48%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Westside Consolidated School District average of 38%, but reading proficiency is 31%, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 37%.
Science proficiency is 33%, slightly lower than the state average of 36% and district average of 34%, indicating consistent below–average performance in science.
The school's overall ranking declined from a high of #193 in 2013 to #526 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend in comparative performance within Arkansas.
Enrollment increased modestly from 632 students in 2001 to 785 currently, with minority enrollment at 8%, showing limited demographic change over recent years; 42% of students qualify for free lunch and 13% for reduced–price lunch as of 2023.
Grades Offered
3-6
PK-4
Total Students
904 students
785 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley View Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley View Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley View Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley View School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#38 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
#526 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley View Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 10% in AR)
48%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley View School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley View School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley View School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley View Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westside Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
80
Kindergarten Students
-
145
Grade 1 Students
-
140
Grade 2 Students
-
145
Grade 3 Students
237
142
Grade 4 Students
226
133
Grade 5 Students
209
-
Grade 6 Students
232
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley View Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley View School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley View Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley View School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley View Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley View School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley View Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley View School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley View Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley View School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley View Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley View School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley View Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley View School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley View Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley View School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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