Serving 1,123 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westchester Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Westchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Westchester Elementary School's student population of 1,123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
Westchester Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westchester Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1067 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Westchester Elementary School is ranked #1067 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Westchester Elementary School often compared to?
Westchester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Westchester Elementary School?
1,123 students attend Westchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Westchester Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westchester Elementary School?
Westchester Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westchester Elementary School offer ?
Westchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westchester Elementary School part of?
Westchester Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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Date
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)
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