Westlawn Elementary School serves 285 students in grades 1-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
71%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Marque Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Westlawn Elementary School?
285 students attend Westlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westlawn Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlawn Elementary School?
Westlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westlawn Elementary School offer ?
Westlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Westlawn Elementary School part of?
Westlawn Elementary School is part of La Marque Independent School District.
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