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Westside Elementary School

700 Westside St
Athens, TN 37303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
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 is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
302 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#390 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #390 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Athens School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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