Westgate Elementary

Summary:

Westgate Elementary is a public elementary school located in Falls Church, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 584. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westgate Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 30.48% White, 7.36% African American, 26.71% Hispanic, 28.42% Asian, and 6.68% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, such as Haycock Elementary and Kent Gardens Elementary, which tend to have a larger percentage of White and Asian students. Academically, Westgate's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages, with some areas of strength, such as its 4th grade math proficiency rate of 76.32%, which is higher than the county and state averages.

While Westgate Elementary's overall ranking has fluctuated over the years, it currently ranks 476 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools, with a 3-star rating. This is lower than the top-performing nearby schools, such as Kent Gardens Elementary, Spring Hill Elementary, and Haycock Elementary, which all rank in the top 25 Virginia elementary schools. This difference in performance may be attributed to Westgate's higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting that it serves a more economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7500 Magarity Rd
       Falls Church, VA  22043


(703) 610-5700

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,876 Help


Students who attend Westgate Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kilmer Middle
High:    Marshall High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
30.5%
Asian:
28.4%
Hispanic:
26.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westgate Elementary ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 69th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Westgate Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westgate Elementary is $9,876. 111 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westgate Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westgate Elementary 476th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Westgate Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westgate Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.02 181st 1062 83.0%
2006 57.23 478th 1071 55.4%
2007 62.42 400th 1083 63.1%
2008 81.57 77th 1081 92.9%
2009 75.40 188th 1082 82.6%
2010 81.63 67th 1113 94.0%
2011 85.76 34th 1117 97.0%
2012 79.36 141st 1117 87.4%
2013 64.73 385th 1120 65.6%
2014 65.77 352nd 1110 68.3%
2015 59.15 488th 1100 55.6%
2016 70.02 306th 1096 72.1%
2017 60.44 453rd 1099 58.8%
2018 52.14 592nd 1097 46.0%
2019 56.33 541st 1105 51.0%
2021 54.59 531st 1103 51.9%
2022 66.84 388th 1109 65.0%
2023 68.38 365th 1114 67.2%
2024 61.00 476th 1114 57.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.66 82nd 300 72.7%
2024 57.75 125th 306 59.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.53 646th 1036 37.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.40 407th 1100 63.0%
2024 61.35 448th 1098 59.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.86 92nd 324 71.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.55 320th 1093 70.7%
2024 57.48 503rd 1101 54.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.08 96th 230 58.3%
2024 48.70 144th 238 39.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.20 342nd 564 39.4%
2024 41.86 384th 580 33.8%
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Rank History for White students at Westgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.08 354th 984 64.0%
2024 68.09 292nd 979 70.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 5, 2015

Open Quote Great school, probably the most diverse and highest scoring elementary school in the area. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 24, 2009

Open Quote Westgate is an outstanding school. They should be commended for all of their hard work for our children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westgate Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 389 389
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 354 354
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 338 338
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 345 345
1993 216 20 34 55 2 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 227 13 39 47 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 190 23 53 49 1 n/a n/a 0 316
1996 190 23 53 49 1 n/a n/a 0 316
1997 189 17 56 60 2 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 200 26 48 49 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 204 22 60 47 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 203 21 54 65 0 n/a n/a -4 339
2001 162 23 71 68 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2002 147 20 64 74 4 n/a n/a 16 325
2003 147 20 64 74 4 n/a n/a 16 325
2004 152 29 67 82 3 n/a n/a 16 349
2005 147 34 72 68 3 n/a n/a 20 344
2006 134 30 63 71 2 n/a n/a 26 326
2007 127 41 78 62 2 n/a n/a 26 336
2008 120 40 79 69 3 n/a n/a 20 331
2009 116 37 104 88 0 n/a n/a 18 363
2010 127 34 130 109 0 n/a n/a 30 430
2011 148 39 163 130 0 2 22 0 504
2012 144 49 177 154 1 3 29 0 557
2013 161 55 203 168 1 1 24 0 613
2014 160 59 189 163 1 1 30 0 603
2015 174 43 180 177 2 1 28 0 605
2016 152 33 178 178 2 1 31 0 575
2017 147 34 179 155 4 2 31 0 552
2018 148 35 185 156 4 2 29 0 559
2019 159 34 195 140 4 1 37 0 570
2020 176 32 195 141 1 1 35 0 581
2021 167 29 198 159 1 1 26 0 581
2022 169 32 180 147 1 1 33 0 563
2023 178 43 166 156 1 1 39 0 584

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westgate Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 389 19.6 19.8 n/a
1990 354 18.4 19.2 n/a
1991 338 17.8 18.9 n/a
1992 345 18.1 19.0 n/a
1993 327 3.7 88.4 n/a
1994 327 19.7 n/a 24.2
1995 316 n/a 0.0 21.5
1996 316 n/a 0.0 21.5
1997 324 n/a 0.0 20.7
1998 324 n/a 0.0 22.2
1999 335 30.0 11.2 26.9
2000 339 n/a 0.0 23
2001 325 24.0 13.5 22.2
2002 325 30.1 10.8 22
2003 325 30.1 10.8 22
2004 349 29.5 11.8 25.5
2005 344 29.0 11.9 27.8
2006 326 30.0 10.9 25.3
2007 336 32.9 10.2 19.7
2008 331 20.0 16.6 25.7
2009 363 21.8 16.7 29.6
2010 430 21.0 20.4 31.5
2011 504 28.0 18.0 30.8
2012 557 37.0 15.0 33.2
2013 613 39.7 15.4 32.8
2014 603 38.0 15.8 32.7
2015 605 41.0 14.7 32.1
2016 575 38.0 15.1 30.6
2017 552 30.6 18.0 27.9
2018 559 37.0 15.1 30.1
2019 570 38.5 14.7 26.1
2020 581 38.3 15.1 29.9
2021 581 41.3 14.0 n/a
2022 563 39.9 14.0 30.9
2023 584 40.0 14.6 34.4

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 Westgate Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 389 19.6 19.8 n/a
1990 354 18.4 19.2 n/a
1991 338 17.8 18.9 n/a
1992 345 18.1 19.0 n/a
1993 327 3.7 88.4 n/a
1994 327 19.7 n/a 24.2
1995 316 n/a 0.0 21.5
1996 316 n/a 0.0 21.5
1997 324 n/a 0.0 20.7
1998 324 n/a 0.0 22.2
1999 335 30.0 11.2 26.9
2000 339 n/a 0.0 23
2001 325 24.0 13.5 22.2
2002 325 30.1 10.8 22
2003 325 30.1 10.8 22
2004 349 29.5 11.8 25.5
2005 344 29.0 11.9 27.8
2006 326 30.0 10.9 25.3
2007 336 32.9 10.2 19.7
2008 331 20.0 16.6 25.7
2009 363 21.8 16.7 29.6
2010 430 21.0 20.4 31.5
2011 504 28.0 18.0 30.8
2012 557 37.0 15.0 33.2
2013 613 39.7 15.4 32.8
2014 603 38.0 15.8 32.7
2015 605 41.0 14.7 32.1
2016 575 38.0 15.1 30.6
2017 552 30.6 18.0 27.9
2018 559 37.0 15.1 30.1
2019 570 38.5 14.7 26.1
2020 581 38.3 15.1 29.9
2021 581 41.3 14.0 n/a
2022 563 39.9 14.0 30.9
2023 584 40.0 14.6 34.4

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 Westgate Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $154 (1.8%) $8,497 (98.2%) $8,651
2020 $157 (1.7%) $8,984 (98.3%) $9,141
2021 $189 (1.9%) $9,687 (98.1%) $9,876

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westgate Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 541st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 365th of 1114 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westgate Elementary)8773.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Westgate Elementary)6568.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westgate Elementary)8779.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Westgate Elementary)7782.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westgate Elementary)8564.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Westgate Elementary)7872.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Westgate Elementary)7581.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westgate Elementary)9171.9
 19.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Westgate Elementary)8484.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westgate Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students570584
 2.5%
African American3443
 26.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian195166
 14.9%
Hispanic140156
 11.4%
Pacific Islander11
White159178
 11.9%
Two or More Races3739
 5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.1%34.4%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westgate Elementary

Students who attend Westgate Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kilmer Middle
High : Marshall High

Westgate Elementary ranks 476th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Westgate Elementary are 30% White, 28% Asian, 27% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Westgate Elementary.


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

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