Serving 302 students in grades 3-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
7%
21%
White
66%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #378 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
302 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Athens School District.
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