West Side Elementary School vs. A.l. Burruss Elementary School
Should I attend West Side Elementary School or A.l. Burruss 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 Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
A.l. Burruss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A.l. Burruss Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
545 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#638 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
93
66
Grade 1 Students
109
74
Grade 2 Students
102
73
Grade 3 Students
70
55
Grade 4 Students
90
49
Grade 5 Students
81
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
14%
42%
% White
71%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
