Summary:
Westwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has seen changes in its racial makeup in recent years, now comprising 45.22% White, 24.81% African American, 10.59% Hispanic, and other racial groups.
Westwood Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the St. Cloud Public School District in both math and reading proficiency on state assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 43.01% of Westwood students were proficient or better in math, compared to the district average of 25.53% and the state average of 45.47%. Similarly, 41.97% of Westwood students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the district average of 34.83% and the state average of 49.85%. The school's African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 30%, top 25%, and top 8% of Minnesota elementary schools, respectively.
However, Westwood Elementary faces some challenges, including a declining statewide ranking and disparities in performance for its White and Special Education student subgroups. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 63.31% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, also sets it apart from nearby higher-performing schools like Pleasantview Elementary and Pine Meadow Primary School, which have much lower free and reduced lunch rates. By addressing these challenges and collaborating with other high-performing schools, Westwood Elementary can work to provide a more equitable and high-quality education for all its students.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
St. Cloud Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
606th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,046
Students who attend Westwood Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5
Number of students: 387
Racial breakdown:
White:
45.2%
African American:
24.8%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Hispanic:
10.6%
Asian:
6.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%
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