Westhills Elementary School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(205) 432-3500
Westhills Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Westhills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Westhills Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 353 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Westhills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westhills Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #763 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 96% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bessemer City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westhills Elementary School is Bessemer Center For Technology (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bessemer City Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jonesboro Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bessemer Bessemer Center For Technology Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
4940 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805 0.7 9-12 n/a - Bessemer Bessemer City High School Math: 12% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 949 students10
0.7 miles
4950 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700 0.7 9-12 949 - Bessemer Jonesboro Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 628 students10
1.3 miles
125 Owen Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400 1.3 PK-5 628 - Bessemer Bessemer City Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 767 students10
1.9 miles
100 High School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3600 1.9 6-8 767 - Bessemer New Horizon Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 7-12
2.1 miles
1701 6th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036 2.1 7-12 n/a
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