Westside Elementary School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(770) 748-0831
Westside Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Westside Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia 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 41% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Westside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westside Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1254 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 15% |
| Black | 12% | 37% |
| White | 51% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westside Elementary School is Cedartown High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Harpst Academy (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cedartown Cedartown High School Math: 31% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,221 student10
0.1 miles
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490 0.1 9-12 1,221 - Cedartown Harpst Academy Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-11 | 57 students10
1.3 miles
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500 1.3 6-11 57 - Cedartown Northside Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 497 students10
1.7 miles
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932 1.7 PK-5 497 - Cedartown Cedartown Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 25%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,022 student10
2.0 miles
1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850 2 6-8 1,022 - Cedartown Cherokee Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 696 students10
2.5 miles
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614 2.5 PK-5 696
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