Westwood Hills Elementary School
Westwood Hills Elementary School serves 353 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Westwood Hills Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Westwood Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Westwood Hills Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 1800 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
82%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%

Hispanic
14%
18%

Black
10%
22%

White
59%
46%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
2 2/25/2011
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!
Review Westwood Hills Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
340 PINE AVE
WAYNESBORO, VA$297,000- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.82 miles from school)
-
317 STONEWALL DR
WAYNESBORO, VA$550,000- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (1.05 miles from school)
-
945 DOGWOOD CIR
WAYNESBORO, VA$182,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (1.46 miles from school)
-
229 JOCELYN LN
WAYNESBORO, VA$613,500- 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (1.78 miles from school)
Recent Articles

At the 20-Year Mark, Are Charter Schools Making the Grade?
On the 20th anniversary of the opening of the first charter school, are these schools really offering an attractive option to the standard neighborhood school? We’ll explore the evidence.

Why Fast Food is “Healthier” Than School Lunches: The Shocking USDA Truth
Your child’s public school lunches may be held to lower quality criteria than even fast food. Learn about the shocking investigations that expose the dangers and risks of public school cafeteria lunches.

School Safety: Shootings
Teachers and parents must be prepared for anything that impacts the safety of our young people.