Westside Elementary School
Tel:
(352) 797-7080
Westside Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Westside Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Westside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westside Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #946 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 33% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 64% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westside Elementary School is Frank W. Springstead High School (5.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Explorer K-8 (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Deltona Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spring Hill Deltona Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
2.5 miles
2055 Deltona Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7040 2.5 PK-5 830 - Spring Hill Explorer K-8 Grades: PK-8 | 1,660 student
5.1 miles
10252 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 797-7094 5.1 PK-8 1,660 - Spring Hill Shady Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 538 students
5.1 miles
18000 Shady Hills Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(772) 774-4100 5.1 PK-5 538 - Spring Hill Frank W. Springstead High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,710 student
5.4 miles
3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7010 5.4 9-12 1,710 - Spring Hill Frank W. Springstead High/adul
5.4 miles
3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7027 5.4 n/a n/a
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