Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Westwood Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
83%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #344 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buhl Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
299 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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