Watauga Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
Should I attend Watauga Elementary School or Westside 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
Watauga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watauga 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-2
Total Students
333 students
294 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
96
Grade 1 Students
56
104
Grade 2 Students
59
94
Grade 3 Students
57
-
Grade 4 Students
46
-
Grade 5 Students
58
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
45%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
84%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%