Western Heights Elementary School vs. Gillis Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades 3-5, Western Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gillis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
343 students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#578 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
-
101
Grade 1 Students
-
121
Grade 2 Students
-
105
Grade 3 Students
125
118
Grade 4 Students
121
91
Grade 5 Students
97
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
15%
8%
% White
75%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%