Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School serves 811 students in grades 4-6.
Westside Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westside Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1053 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 77% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 30% | 22% |
| White | 57% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Isle Of Wight County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westside Elementary School is Smithfield High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Smithfield Middle School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hardy Elementary School (2.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Smithfield Hardy Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 460 students10
2.8 miles
9311 Hardy Cir
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3204 2.8 PK-3 460 - Smithfield Smithfield High School Math: 79% | Reading: 88%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,261 student10
3.3 miles
14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3108 3.3 9-12 1,261 - Smithfield Smithfield Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 83%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 577 students10
3.3 miles
14175 Turner Drive
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 365-4100 3.3 7-8 577 - Carrollton Carrollton Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 626 students10
5.7 miles
14440 New Towne Haven Ln
Carrollton, VA 23314
(757) 357-8850 5.7 PK-3 626 - Windsor Windsor Elementary School Math: 89% | Reading: 78%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 546 students10
8.8 miles
20008 Courthouse Hwy
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-4193 8.8 PK-5 546
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