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Westridge Elementary School vs. Brookview Elementary School

Should you attend Westridge Elementary School or Brookview Elementary 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
Westridge Elementary School
5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Brookview Elementary School
8000 E.p. True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Westridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Brookview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
775 students
642 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westridge 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 Brookview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookview Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westridge 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 Brookview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Comm School District and the state of Iowa, 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 Brookview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukee Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#278 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
#118 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westridge 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 Brookview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 10% in IA)
90%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa 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 Brookview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa 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 Brookview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa 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 Brookview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Comm School District and Iowa 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 Westridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brookview Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
65
-
Kindergarten Students
89
110
Grade 1 Students
101
103
Grade 2 Students
105
106
Grade 3 Students
94
109
Grade 4 Students
104
117
Grade 5 Students
105
97
Grade 6 Students
112
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
5%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Asian at Brookview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukee Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Brookview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukee Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Brookview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukee Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Brookview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukee Comm School District and in Iowa, 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
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Brookview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukee Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Brookview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukee Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Brookview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukee Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Brookview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukee Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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