Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
West Side Elementary School is ranked #1563 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
254 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
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