How many students attend Westside Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 729 students attended Westside Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Westside Elementary?

Students at Westside Elementary are 53% White, 28% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Westside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Westside Elementary usually go on to attend Smithfield High

Westside Elementary

Summary:

Westside Elementary is a public middle school located in Smithfield, Virginia, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 729. This school stands out for its consistent academic excellence, diverse student body, and relatively more affluent community compared to nearby schools.

Westside Elementary consistently outperforms the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 4th grade Mathematics, Westside Elementary's proficiency rate is 84.39%, compared to 82.98% for the district and 71.16% for the state. This academic excellence is particularly notable in core subject areas like Mathematics, English Reading, and VA Studies.

Westside Elementary also has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Georgie D. Tyler Middle and Smithfield Middle schools. Westside's student body is 53.22% White, 28.4% African American, 7.68% Hispanic, and 1.78% Asian, with the remaining 8.92% being Native American, Pacific Islander, or two or more races. This diversity can contribute to a richer learning environment and better prepare students for the diverse world they will encounter after graduation. Additionally, Westside Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.61%) compared to the nearby Georgie D. Tyler Middle (68.27%) and Smithfield Middle (41.71%) schools, suggesting it serves a relatively more affluent community.

Detail:

Public 4-6

800 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430

(757) 357-3021

District: Isle of Wight County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,040

Students who attend Westside Elementary usually attend:

High:

Smithfield High

Feeder schools for Westside Elementary:

Elementary:	Carrollton Elementary
	Hardy Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 729

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

African American:

28.4%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westside Elementary ranks better than 62.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.87. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Elementary is $7,040. 1 middle schools in the Isle of Wight County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Elementary 413^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Westside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Isle of Wight County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Isle of Wight County Public Schools 23^rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2006	44.96	694^th	1071	35.2%
2007	29.61	906^th	1083	16.3%
2008	36.31	808^th	1081	25.3%
2009	55.37	509^th	1082	53.0%
2010	66.99	331^st	1113	70.3%
2011	60.22	447^th	1117	60.0%
2012	52.53	584^th	1117	47.7%
2013	56.30	497^th	1120	55.6%
2014	54.64	528^th	1110	52.4%
2015	42.27	742^nd	1100	32.5%
2016	45.66	687^th	1096	37.3%
2017	43.52	707^th	1099	35.7%
2018	36.19	811^th	1097	26.1%
2019	45.66	681^st	1105	38.4%
2021	60.44	459^th	1103	58.4%
2022	62.64	443^rd	1109	60.1%
2023	68.97	353^rd	1114	68.3%
2024	65.87	413^th	1114	62.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.80	138^th	245	43.7%
2024	52.84	130^th	247	47.4%

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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	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.45	532^nd	1036	48.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.19	361^st	1100	67.2%
2024	63.25	425^th	1098	61.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.35	261^st	324	19.4%
2024	34.83	290^th	355	18.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.37	105^th	182	42.3%
2024	57.30	97^th	195	50.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.11	347^th	1093	68.3%
2024	66.32	390^th	1101	64.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.76	210^th	579	63.7%
2024	60.36	239^th	588	59.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.00	246^th	564	56.4%
2024	65.20	192^nd	580	66.9%

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Rank History for White students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.58	223^rd	984	77.3%
2024	62.81	380^th	979	61.2%

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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.

Data source: Virginia 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
2006	491	266	6	8	5	n/a	n/a	9	785
2007	488	287	7	12	7	n/a	n/a	13	814
2008	495	271	9	13	5	n/a	n/a	13	806
2009	479	267	16	14	5	n/a	n/a	18	799
2010	499	276	9	14	5	n/a	n/a	20	823
2011	444	279	9	36	2	0	36	0	806
2012	473	252	14	24	3	0	30	0	796
2013	467	252	15	22	2	0	37	0	795
2014	505	228	16	21	3	0	26	0	799
2015	536	234	14	24	4	1	36	0	849
2016	495	208	13	19	7	1	39	0	782
2017	495	219	12	25	6	2	36	0	795
2018	465	247	9	31	4	2	53	0	811
2019	429	226	9	37	4	3	46	0	754
2020	437	227	10	33	2	2	49	0	760
2021	379	213	8	39	3	1	43	0	686
2022	396	206	11	49	4	1	57	0	724
2023	388	207	13	56	3	0	62	0	729

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 Westside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	785	43.0	18.3	26.2
2007	814	54.3	15.0	30.2
2008	806	42.5	19.0	29.3
2009	799	42.0	19.0	28.6
2010	823	43.2	19.0	33
2011	806	41.2	19.5	33.7
2012	796	43.1	18.4	32.8
2013	795	44.8	17.7	34.7
2014	799	43.1	18.5	34.7
2015	849	44.0	19.2	35.8
2016	782	45.0	17.3	34
2017	795	48.4	16.4	33.8
2018	811	50.3	16.1	37
2019	754	51.8	14.5	30
2020	760	51.2	14.8	34.2
2021	686	49.1	13.9	n/a
2022	724	53.9	13.4	35.9
2023	729	53.7	13.5	33.6

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
2006	785	43.0	18.3	26.2
2007	814	54.3	15.0	30.2
2008	806	42.5	19.0	29.3
2009	799	42.0	19.0	28.6
2010	823	43.2	19.0	33
2011	806	41.2	19.5	33.7
2012	796	43.1	18.4	32.8
2013	795	44.8	17.7	34.7
2014	799	43.1	18.5	34.7
2015	849	44.0	19.2	35.8
2016	782	45.0	17.3	34
2017	795	48.4	16.4	33.8
2018	811	50.3	16.1	37
2019	754	51.8	14.5	30
2020	760	51.2	14.8	34.2
2021	686	49.1	13.9	n/a
2022	724	53.9	13.4	35.9
2023	729	53.7	13.5	33.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$197 (3.1%)	$6,231 (96.9%)	$6,428
2020	$22 (0.3%)	$6,821 (99.7%)	$6,843
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$7,040 (100.0%)	$7,040

Data source: Virginia 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 681^st of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 353^rd of 1114 Elementary schools	29.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)	77	76.3	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)	83	76.6	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Westside Elementary)	74	76.9	2.9%
4th Grade English Reading (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)	80	77.8	2.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)	81	76.4	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)	81	77.9	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Westside Elementary)	78	70.9	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)	76	72.5	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Westside Elementary)	78	79	1%
5th Grade English Reading (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)	78	78	0%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary)	81	76.2	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)	84	75.4	8.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Westside Elementary)	80	77.3	2.7%
6th Grade English Reading (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)	82	78.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	754	729	3.3%
African American	226	207	8.4%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	9	13	44.4%
Hispanic	37	56	51.4%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	429	388	9.6%
Two or More Races	46	62	34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30%	33.6%	3.6%

Schools Near Westside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)					SOL Science (2024)		SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)					SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside Elementary	Public	4-6	800 Main Street	Smithfield	23430	Isle of Wight County	Isle of Wight County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 357-3021	729	54	13.5	33.6%	388 (53.2%)	207 (28.4%)	56 (7.7%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (8.5%)								(n/a)				84.4	71.8	79.1			67.1			85.6	70.7	81.4					78.2	$7,040	$00	$7,040
Smithfield Middle	Public	7-8	14175 Turner Drive	Smithfield	23430	Isle of Wight County	Isle of Wight County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 365-4100	609	41	15.0	41.7%	335 (55.0%)	196 (32.2%)	35 (5.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.7%)	67.8	129^th of 417 public middle schools	69.1%		71.3	116^th of 422 public middle schools	72.5%	13			100.0				75.8	64.8		65.4					78.6	73.9		74.7		$6,313	$152	$6,161
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle	Public	6-8	1 Minton Dr	Newport News	23606	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 591-4862	1,130	69	16.3	89.1%	373 (33.0%)	387 (34.2%)	249 (22.0%)	19 (1.7%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (8.5%)	36.9	287^th of 417 public middle schools	31.2%		35	297^th of 422 public middle schools	29.6%	10	98.7	100.0	99.2			67.5	56.8	34.8		58.5				57.6	60.9	60.3		61.4		$7,914	$203	$7,711
Homer L. Hines Middle	Public	6-8	561 McLawhorne Dr	Newport News	23601	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 591-4878	877	64	13.7	84.9%	162 (18.5%)	477 (54.4%)	142 (16.2%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	86 (9.8%)	19.7	363^rd of 417 public middle schools	12.9%		22.8	358^th of 422 public middle schools	15.2%	5	88.1	97.5	89.0			43.8	28.7	34.9		53.9				50.7	57.4	56.6		61.6		$7,618	$386	$7,232
Crittenden Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6158 Jefferson Ave	Newport News	23605	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 591-4900	740	61	12.1	89.6%	74 (10.0%)	500 (67.6%)	103 (13.9%)	12 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.6%)	14.6	381^st of 417 public middle schools	8.6%		13.2	386^th of 422 public middle schools	8.5%	5	96.6	100.0	95.6			38.7	42.6	35.1		33.0	90.3			36.3	55.5	54.9		52.4		$8,314	$310	$8,004
Georgie D. Tyler Middle	Public	6-8	23320 N. Court St.	Windsor	23487	Isle of Wight County	Isle of Wight County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 242-3229	375	29	13.0	68.3%	263 (70.1%)	66 (17.6%)	19 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.4%)	71.3	102^nd of 417 public middle schools	75.5%		67.5	132^nd of 422 public middle schools	68.7%	30			100.0			64.6	87.9	82.2		67.5				78.0	80.7	77.2		78.0		$7,415	$89	$7,326
John Yeates Middle	Public	6-8	4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd	Suffolk	23435	Suffolk city	Suffolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 923-4105	506	37	13.6	64.2%	209 (41.3%)	190 (37.5%)	40 (7.9%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	47 (9.3%)	76.5	77^th of 417 public middle schools	81.5%		78.1	74^th of 422 public middle schools	82.5%	3	100.0	100.0	100.0			74.0	67.1	76.0		68.9	95.9			81.8	82.1	87.2	80.9			$10,401	$272	$10,129
Huntington Middle	Public	7-8	5800 Marshall Ave	Newport News	23605	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 928-6846	411	30	13.7	86.9%	9 (2.2%)	356 (86.6%)	21 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.1%)	4.5	405^th of 417 public middle schools	2.9%		2.4	417^th of 422 public middle schools	1.2%	12	58.3	96.6	92.3				17.3	19.3		25.7					49.6	37.0		34.2		$9,814	$268	$9,546
Mary Passage Middle	Public	6-8	400 Atkinson Way	Newport News	23608	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 886-7600	944	66	14.2	87.0%	168 (17.8%)	498 (52.8%)	149 (15.8%)	16 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.6%)	102 (10.8%)	18	372^nd of 417 public middle schools	10.8%		17.9	373^rd of 422 public middle schools	11.6%	1	100.0	100.0	95.7			43.8	43.6	20.0		45.8				50.4	53.4	53.5		56.3		$7,583	$2,519	$5,064
B.T. Washington Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3700 Chestnut Ave	Newport News	23607	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 928-6860	422	28	15.3	90.5%	141 (33.4%)	202 (47.9%)	33 (7.8%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.5%)	63.9	152^nd of 417 public middle schools	63.5%		77	82^nd of 422 public middle schools	80.6%	70	98.1	98.7	86.9			73.2	50.0	50.0		70.1				73.9	79.4	84.7		79.6		$7,792	$06	$7,786

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