West Side Elementary School

344 Polk St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
West Side Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
West Side Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in GA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

West Side Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
545 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

West Side Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
14%
36%
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White
71%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Side Elementary School's ranking?
West Side Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are West Side Elementary School often compared to?
West Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.l. Burruss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
545 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Marietta City School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Second Semester
January 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break-No School
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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