Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
487 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Broken Arrow School District.
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