Westwood Elementary School vs. Oak Grove Elementary School
Should I attend Westwood Elementary School or Oak Grove 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 Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
366 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1342 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#561 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
66
70
Grade 1 Students
74
57
Grade 2 Students
58
80
Grade 3 Students
68
72
Grade 4 Students
46
71
Grade 5 Students
54
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
23%
20%
% White
51%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
13%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%