Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
16%
Black
(15-16)97%
34%
White
(15-16)n/a
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
287 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Westside Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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