Serving 292 students in grades 3-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
292 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Westwood Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
