Westridge Elementary School vs. Southwood Elementary School
Should you attend Westridge Elementary School or Southwood 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
Westridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Southwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
334 students
368 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1998 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1633 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
62
Grade 1 Students
53
53
Grade 2 Students
48
57
Grade 3 Students
53
63
Grade 4 Students
62
63
Grade 5 Students
58
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
53%
46%
% White
20%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
15%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
