Westwood Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend Westwood Elementary School or Blue Ridge 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
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
474 students
352 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#907 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
42
Grade 1 Students
63
38
Grade 2 Students
58
38
Grade 3 Students
70
64
Grade 4 Students
79
51
Grade 5 Students
66
50
Grade 6 Students
71
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
7%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
80%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%