Westwood Hills Elementary School
Westwood Hills Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Westwood Hills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia 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 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Westwood Hills Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westwood Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westwood Hills Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1076 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 79% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 16% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 67% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waynesboro City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westwood Hills Elementary School is Waynesboro High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kate Collins Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waynesboro Kate Collins Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 70%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 666 students10
1.0 miles
1625 Ivy St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4635 1 6-8 666 - Waynesboro Berkeley Glenn Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 285 students10
1.1 miles
1020 Jefferson Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4680 1.1 K-5 285 - Waynesboro Wayne Hills Center Grades: PK | 88 students
1.3 miles
937 Fir Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626 1.3 PK 88 - Waynesboro Wenonah Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 236 students10
1.7 miles
125 N Bayard Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4660 1.7 K-5 236 - Waynesboro William Perry Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 62%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 507 students10
1.8 miles
840 King Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4650 1.8 K-5 507
School Reviews
| 2 Westwood Hills Elementary is a complete disappointment. I had such high expectations for my child's early education and the institution that would provide it. I have been let down, my child has been let down and I am appalled at the treatment that this school gives its students and parents! These are years I can never get back in my child's life. You ruined them westwood! - Posted by Parent - westw |
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