Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
16%
Black
(15-16)97%
34%
White
(15-16)n/a
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
287 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Westside Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Baltimore City 51爆料s.
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