Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 663 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C W Cline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
663 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Friendswood ISD School District.
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