Westside Elementary School
Tel:
(757)357-3021
- Westside Elementary School serves 795 students in grades 4-6.
- 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 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Westside Elementary School's student population of 795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 795 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1176 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 28% | 23% |
| White | 63% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Isle Of Wight Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smithfield Hardy Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 473 students
2.8 miles
9311 Hardy Cir
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757)357-3204 2.8 PK-3 473 - Smithfield Smithfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1215 students
3.3 miles
14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757)357-3108 3.3 9-12 1215 - Smithfield Smithfield Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 603 students
3.3 miles
14175 Turner Drive
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757)365-4100 3.3 7-8 603 - Carrollton Carrollton Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 628 students
5.7 miles
14440 New Towne Haven Ln
Carrollton, VA 23314
(757)357-8850 5.7 PK-3 628 - Windsor Windsor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 574 students
8.8 miles
20008 Courthouse Hwy
Windsor, VA 23487
(757)242-4193 8.8 PK-5 574
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