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Westwood Elementary School

124 Highway 28 Bypass
Abbeville, SC 29620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 302 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 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
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 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#472 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
51%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina 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 Westwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Westwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
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?
302 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Westwood Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Abbeville 60 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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