Serving 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Gate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Gate Elementary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Gate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Gate Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1713 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
79%
18%
Black
6%
22%
White
8%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Gate Elementary School's ranking?
West Gate Elementary School is ranked #1713 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are West Gate Elementary School often compared to?
West Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weems Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend West Gate Elementary School?
589 students attend West Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of West Gate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Gate Elementary School?
West Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Gate Elementary School offer ?
West Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Gate Elementary School part of?
West Gate Elementary School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.
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