Westwood Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Westwood Elementary School or Blue Ridge 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
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North 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 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
480 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#806 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#775 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
47
Grade 1 Students
66
43
Grade 2 Students
69
39
Grade 3 Students
59
45
Grade 4 Students
70
73
Grade 5 Students
83
55
Grade 6 Students
63
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
7%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
81%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
