Serving 1,405 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Westside K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Westside K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside K-8 School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Westside K-8 School?
1,405 students attend Westside K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Westside K-8 School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside K-8 School?
Westside K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside K-8 School offer ?
Westside K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Westside K-8 School part of?
This school has been an absolute nightmare for our family. Children should not have to attend a school where they will be bullied, tormented and physically attacked. There is a huge issue with bullying and children with behavioral issues at this school.
- Posted by Parent - Concerned
15/11/2018
The school is over crowded, and bullying is a big issue here. Discipline is a joke.
- Posted by Parent - Alias
57/4/2014
My daughters has been going to this school for 3 years. The teachers care and she is doing great. Very happy with the school.
- Posted by Parent - jenny
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
