Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood Hills Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westwood Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Hills Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
14%
22%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Hills Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Westwood Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Glenn Elementary School, William Perry Elementary School, Wenonah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Hills Elementary School?
384 students attend Westwood Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Westwood Hills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Hills Elementary School?
Westwood Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Hills Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Hills Elementary School part of?
Westwood Hills Elementary School is part of Waynesboro City School District.
School Reviews
2 2/25/2011
Westwood Hills Elementary is a complete disappointment. I had such high expectations for my child's early education and the institution that would provide it. I have been let down, my child has been let down and I am appalled at the treatment that this school gives its students and parents! These are years I can never get back in my child's life. You ruined them westwood!
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