West Side Elementary School
West Side Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Side Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Side Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
West Side Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Side Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #174 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 17% | 37% |
| White | 68% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marietta City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Side Elementary School is Marietta High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Marietta Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is A.l. Burruss Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marietta Marietta Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 1,276 student10
0.3 miles
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311 0.3 7-8 1,276 - Marietta A.l. Burruss Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 495 students10
1.2 miles
325 Manning Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3144 1.2 PK-5 495 - Marietta Hickory Hills Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 372 students10
1.2 miles
500 Redwood Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3125 1.2 PK-5 372 - Marietta Marietta High School Math: 31% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,489 students10
1.7 miles
1171 Whitlock Ave Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 428-2631 1.7 9-12 2,489 - Marietta Park Street Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 552 students10
1.7 miles
105 Park St Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3180 1.7 PK-5 552
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