West Elementary School vs. Alpha Elementary School
Should I attend West Elementary School or Alpha 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
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Alpha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alpha Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
392 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#281 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
56
81
Grade 1 Students
53
91
Grade 2 Students
72
79
Grade 3 Students
71
106
Grade 4 Students
55
101
Grade 5 Students
66
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
42%
7%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
39%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%