West Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
Should you attend West Elementary School or East 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
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 592 students in grades 2-6, West Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 603 students in grades 2-6, East Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
2-6
2-6
Total Students
592 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#52 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
122
128
Grade 3 Students
123
109
Grade 4 Students
119
120
Grade 5 Students
115
120
Grade 6 Students
113
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
84%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
