Oak Grove Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School
Should you attend Oak Grove Elementary School or Westwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
460 students
343 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1020 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
61
56
Grade 1 Students
68
64
Grade 2 Students
69
68
Grade 3 Students
81
51
Grade 4 Students
73
62
Grade 5 Students
77
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
15%
% Black
18%
21%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
