Westwood Hills Elementary School

548 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westwood Hills Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Westwood Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Hills Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1118 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
40-44%
54%
(20-21)
65-69%
69%
(20-21)
40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
15%
22%
White
56%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Hills Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Westwood Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Glenn Elementary School, William Perry Elementary School, Wenonah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Hills Elementary School?
381 students attend Westwood Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Westwood Hills Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Hills Elementary School?
Westwood Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Hills Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westwood Hills Elementary School part of?
Westwood Hills Elementary School is part of Waynesboro City School District.

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!
- Posted by Parent - westw

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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