Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Hills Elementary School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hills Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
13%
21%
White
59%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Hills Elementary School's ranking?
West Hills Elementary School is ranked #673 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend West Hills Elementary School?
744 students attend West Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West Hills Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hills Elementary School?
West Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Hills Elementary School offer ?
West Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Hills Elementary School part of?
West Hills Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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