Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westgate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia 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 Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 617 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Westgate 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 Westgate Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Westgate Elementary School?
617 students attend Westgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Westgate Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westgate Elementary School?
Westgate Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westgate Elementary School offer ?
Westgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westgate Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 617 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
