Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Gate 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 22% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
West Gate 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 West Gate Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
West Gate Elementary School is ranked #1713 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are West Gate Elementary School often compared to?
West Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weems Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend West Gate Elementary School?
521 students attend West Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West Gate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Gate Elementary School?
West Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Gate Elementary School offer ?
West Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Gate Elementary School part of?
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