Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westmont Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westmont Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5237 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westmont Elementary School's ranking?
Westmont Elementary School is ranked #5237 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Westmont Elementary School?
417 students attend Westmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westmont Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmont Elementary School?
Westmont Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westmont Elementary School offer ?
Westmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westmont Elementary School part of?
Westmont Elementary School is part of Ocean View School District.
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