Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: West Hills Elementary serves the southwest part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Hills Elementary School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
School Rankings
West Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hills Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
13%
20%
White
57%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Hills Elementary School's ranking?
West Hills Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Hills Elementary School?
712 students attend West Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Hills Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Hills Elementary School offer ?
West Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hills Elementary School part of?
West Hills Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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