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West Elementary School vs. Lake Air Montessori School

Should you attend West Elementary School or Lake Air Montessori 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
West Elementary School
825 Cottonwood Rd
West, TX 76691
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lake Air Montessori School
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lake Air Montessori School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
605 students
711 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Air Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Air Montessori School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Air Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Independent School District and the state of Texas, 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 Lake Air Montessori School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waco Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1491 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#4408 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Elementary 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 Lake Air Montessori School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in TX)
44%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Independent School District and Texas 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 Lake Air Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waco Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Independent School District and Texas 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 Lake Air Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waco Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Independent School District and Texas 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 Lake Air Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waco Independent School District and Texas 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 West Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Air Montessori School by grade.
Pre-K Students
86
119
Kindergarten Students
88
64
Grade 1 Students
75
59
Grade 2 Students
96
72
Grade 3 Students
87
82
Grade 4 Students
90
74
Grade 5 Students
83
83
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Grade 7 Students
-
54
Grade 8 Students
-
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Air Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Independent School District and in Texas, 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 Lake Air Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Independent School District and in Texas, 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 Lake Air Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Independent School District and in Texas, 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 Lake Air Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Independent School District and in Texas, 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 Lake Air Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Independent School District and Texas, 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 Lake Air Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waco Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Independent School District and Texas, 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 Lake Air Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waco Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Independent School District and Texas, 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 Lake Air Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waco Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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