Westside Elementary School
Tel:
(770)748-0831
- Westside Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Westside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Westside Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1232 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 15% |
| Black | 13% | 37% |
| White | 48% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Harpst Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northside Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cedartown Cedartown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1238 students
0.1 miles
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770)748-0490 0.1 9-12 1238 - Cedartown Harpst Academy Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 60 students
1.3 miles
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770)748-1500 1.3 7-12 60 - Cedartown Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 476 students
1.7 miles
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770)748-4932 1.7 PK-5 476 - Cedartown Cedartown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
2.0 miles
1664 Syble Brannan Parkway
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770)749-8850 2.0 6-8 940 - Cedartown Cherokee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 696 students
2.5 miles
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770)748-5614 2.5 PK-5 696
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