Westside Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Westside Elementary School or Central 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
Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,056 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,056 students
490 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2172 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1446 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
46
105
Kindergarten Students
143
75
Grade 1 Students
174
67
Grade 2 Students
184
61
Grade 3 Students
170
53
Grade 4 Students
158
63
Grade 5 Students
181
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
73%
47%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
14%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%