Westside Elementary

Westside Elementary is the sole school in the Westside Elementary District in California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 136 students. The data reveals that this school is facing significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests compared to the state average.

Westside Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 4,592 out of 5,883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 5,489 out of 5,874 in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science are all well below the state averages, with only 32.53%, 13.25%, and 27.27% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high student-teacher ratio of 18.1 to 1 and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9%.

The data suggests that Westside Elementary is facing significant challenges, both academically and in terms of its student population's socioeconomic status, with 98.53% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement to improve student outcomes and support the school's overall performance.