Westwood Elementary School vs. Oak Grove Elementary School
Should you attend Westwood Elementary School or Oak Grove 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 Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 339 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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 437 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
339 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1020 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#614 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
26
Kindergarten Students
48
45
Grade 1 Students
55
59
Grade 2 Students
56
73
Grade 3 Students
68
77
Grade 4 Students
50
82
Grade 5 Students
62
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
16%
17%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
50%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
