Westside Elementary

Summary:

Westside Elementary is a public elementary school in Westmoreland, Tennessee, serving 405 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Macon County School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, while also serving a predominantly white student population.

Westside Elementary's key strengths include its strong academic performance, with 59.1% of students proficient or better in mathematics compared to 41.7% for Macon County and 39.7% for Tennessee. The school also performs well among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 14% of Tennessee elementary schools in this category. Additionally, Westside Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.4 to 18.8 over the past three school years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Bethpage Elementary and Westmoreland Elementary.

While Westside Elementary is a high-performing school, there are some areas for potential improvement. The school's strong overall performance may mask potential racial achievement gaps, as the student population is predominantly white. Additionally, the school's performance in English Language Arts and science proficiency lags behind its strong mathematics results, suggesting opportunities for growth in these subjects. When compared to other nearby schools in the Sumner County district, such as Union Elementary and Bethpage Elementary, Westside Elementary's academic achievement, while strong, may not be the highest in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8025 Old Highway 52
       Westmoreland, TN  37186


(615) 666-3128

District: Macon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Westside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Macon County Junior High School
High:    Macon County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87% Help


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Westside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Elementary 305th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Westside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Macon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon County 84th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 48.69 439th 809 45.7%
2011 48.58 462nd 818 43.5%
2012 29.85 651st 820 20.6%
2013 31.65 721st 846 14.8%
2014 29.57 674th 853 21.0%
2015 49.10 491st 855 42.6%
2017 59.59 201st 646 68.9%
2018 54.27 396th 997 60.3%
2019 66.82 252nd 985 74.4%
2021 52.38 411th 983 58.2%
2022 51.57 442nd 1000 55.8%
2023 49.12 486th 1020 52.4%
2024 63.37 305th 1018 70.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.31 159th 369 56.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.76 299th 877 65.9%
2019 73.80 98th 821 88.1%
2021 79.07 68th 823 91.7%
2022 83.56 63rd 858 92.7%
2023 71.29 151st 865 82.5%
2024 75.18 118th 853 86.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.97 299th 926 67.7%
2021 48.58 434th 945 54.1%
2022 66.06 249th 975 74.5%
2023 54.14 400th 989 59.6%
2024 67.25 261st 990 73.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.51 222nd 916 75.8%
2021 52.21 380th 941 59.6%
2022 35.22 632nd 980 35.5%
2023 41.43 570th 987 42.2%
2024 56.88 369th 991 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at Westside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.40 461st 841 45.2%
2019 58.01 283rd 812 65.1%
2021 43.23 454th 844 46.2%
2022 37.35 531st 844 37.1%
2023 34.81 573rd 852 32.7%
2024 50.09 381st 847 55.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 341 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 341
1990 349 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 353 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 335 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1994 270 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 318 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1996 318 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1997 334 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 340
1998 308 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 324 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 331 331
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 320 320
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 298 298
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 298 298
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 281 281
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 301 301
2006 300 1 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 303 1 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 279 2 0 12 8 n/a n/a 0 301
2009 288 1 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 288 2 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 290 2 0 11 5 0 0 0 308
2012 300 1 0 15 4 0 1 0 321
2013 280 1 0 9 2 1 5 0 298
2014 296 1 0 12 2 1 4 0 316
2015 295 3 0 11 2 0 3 0 314
2016 275 0 0 20 3 0 3 0 301
2017 299 2 0 21 2 0 5 0 329
2018 294 3 0 25 1 0 3 0 326
2019 304 4 0 26 1 1 3 0 339
2020 307 6 0 23 0 0 1 0 337
2021 345 6 0 26 1 0 1 0 379
2022 372 3 0 26 1 0 2 0 404
2023 373 1 0 21 2 0 8 0 405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 15.0 21.4 n/a
1989 341 15.0 22.7 n/a
1990 349 15.0 23.2 n/a
1991 353 17.0 20.7 n/a
1992 335 13.0 25.7 n/a
1993 261 13.0 20.1 n/a
1994 270 20.0 13.5 n/a
1995 318 17.0 18.7 n/a
1996 318 17.0 18.7 n/a
1997 340 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 329 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 331 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 320 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 298 n/a n/a n/a
2003 298 n/a n/a n/a
2004 281 n/a n/a n/a
2005 301 n/a n/a n/a
2006 310 19.8 15.7 n/a
2007 318 21.0 15.1 64.8
2008 301 21.0 14.3 79.7
2009 302 22.0 13.7 74.5
2010 308 20.9 14.7 72.7
2011 308 20.9 14.7 83.1
2012 321 21.6 14.8 88.5
2013 298 21.0 14.1 83.6
2014 316 21.0 15.0 79.4
2015 314 22.0 14.2 74.5
2016 301 24.0 12.5 87
2017 329 20.0 16.4 n/a
2018 326 23.0 14.1 n/a
2019 339 22.0 15.4 n/a
2020 337 22.8 14.7 n/a
2021 379 21.7 17.4 n/a
2022 404 21.4 18.8 n/a
2023 405 22.9 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 15.0 21.4 n/a
1989 341 15.0 22.7 n/a
1990 349 15.0 23.2 n/a
1991 353 17.0 20.7 n/a
1992 335 13.0 25.7 n/a
1993 261 13.0 20.1 n/a
1994 270 20.0 13.5 n/a
1995 318 17.0 18.7 n/a
1996 318 17.0 18.7 n/a
1997 340 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 329 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 331 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 320 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 298 n/a n/a n/a
2003 298 n/a n/a n/a
2004 281 n/a n/a n/a
2005 301 n/a n/a n/a
2006 310 19.8 15.7 n/a
2007 318 21.0 15.1 64.8
2008 301 21.0 14.3 79.7
2009 302 22.0 13.7 74.5
2010 308 20.9 14.7 72.7
2011 308 20.9 14.7 83.1
2012 321 21.6 14.8 88.5
2013 298 21.0 14.1 83.6
2014 316 21.0 15.0 79.4
2015 314 22.0 14.2 74.5
2016 301 24.0 12.5 87
2017 329 20.0 16.4 n/a
2018 326 23.0 14.1 n/a
2019 339 22.0 15.4 n/a
2020 337 22.8 14.7 n/a
2021 379 21.7 17.4 n/a
2022 404 21.4 18.8 n/a
2023 405 22.9 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,310 (13.4%) $7,665 (78.2%) $9,797
2020 $1,289 (12.8%) $7,871 (78.2%) $10,061
2021 $1,789 (17.2%) $7,807 (74.9%) $10,428
2022 $1,670 (16.3%) $7,628 (74.3%) $10,260
2023 $1,797 (15.6%) $8,023 (69.7%) $11,508

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 252nd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 486th of 1020 Elementary schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)65.948.1
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Macon County)49.844.3
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary)53.742.3
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Macon County)39.740.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)70.867.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Macon County)43.541
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary)36.258.8
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County)27.742.8
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)36.231.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Macon County)41.546.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary)30.432.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County)24.832
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Westside Elementary)57.447.6
 9.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Macon County)42.140.5
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westside Elementary)39.643.7
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Macon County)31.434.9
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students339405
 19.5%
African American41
 75%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2621
 19.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White304373
 22.7%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Westside Elementary.

Westside Elementary ranks 305th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Westside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Macon County Junior High School
High : Macon County High School

Students at Westside Elementary are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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