Western Branch Int vs. Southwestern Elementary School
Should I attend Western Branch Int or Southwestern 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
Western Branch Int ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 741 students in grades 3-5, Western Branch Int ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwestern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
741 students
548 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1317 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
-
75
Grade 1 Students
-
80
Grade 2 Students
-
68
Grade 3 Students
230
93
Grade 4 Students
271
87
Grade 5 Students
240
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
37%
64%
% White
39%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
