Westwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students (14-15)
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
51%
Hispanic
(13-14)1%
8%
Black
(13-14)97%
23%
White
(13-14)2%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
225 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Westwood Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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