Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Side Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6080 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
24%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Elementary School's ranking?
West Side Elementary School is ranked #6080 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are West Side Elementary School often compared to?
West Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Wright Elementary School, East Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
400 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Side Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Jacksonville Independent School District.
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