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Westside Elementary School

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Westside Elementary School ranks 1174 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 1-5

1174^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 48% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Westside Elementary School in Glen St Mary, FL, serves 616 students in grades 1 through 5 and is part of the Baker County School District, which ranks in the 41st percentile of Florida districts.

Westside shows clear strengths in early elementary grades, with 3rd and 4th graders scoring above state averages in both English Language Arts (63% and 66% proficient) and math (68% and 74% proficient) in the most recent school year. However, the school faces a significant challenge in 5th grade, where proficiency drops sharply to 52% in ELA and 51% in math—both well below state averages. Science is a particular concern, with only 42% of 5th graders proficient compared to 60% statewide. Chronic absenteeism has been a persistent issue, though it has improved from a high of 27.9% in 2023-2024 to a rate that is now better than both the district and state averages.

What makes Westside's performance especially interesting is the comparison to nearby MacClenny Elementary School, just two miles away. MacClenny achieves dramatically higher results—93% math proficiency in 3rd grade versus Westside's 68%—despite having a similar student-teacher ratio and only a slightly lower rate of economic disadvantage. Westside actually spends more per student ($11,207) than MacClenny ($10,989), yet outcomes lag significantly. For context, Bryceville Elementary School, located 15 miles away in the highly-ranked Nassau County district, achieves elite results with a similar demographic profile, suggesting that district-level factors and instructional strategies play a major role in student success.

616

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,207

Per pupil spending ?

52.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Panther Cir
Glen St Mary, FL 32040

(904) 259-2216

District: Baker

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Baker County Middle School
High:	Baker County Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

African American:

9.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2024 → 48th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2024

Worth a look

!Science scores 18 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg63%

Florida avg62%

1,174^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 6 pts since 2024

From bottom 42% (2024) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Baker

41^st of 70Baker among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	48.6	1174 of 2240	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.1	1070 of 2258	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.9	1314 of 2256	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math65%~ state avg

English Language Arts60%~ state avg

Science42%-18 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

I have several kids that attend westside, we've moved several times and we couldn't be happier with any other school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside Elementary School	Public	1-5	1 Panther Cir	Glen St Mary	32040	Baker County	Baker	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 259-2216	616	37	16.6	52.4%	511 (83.0%)	61 (9.9%)	17 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.6%)	48.6	1174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.6%		52.1	1070^th of 2258 public elementary schools	52.6%	104	63.0	66.0	52.0		68.0	74.0	51.0		42.0	$11,207	$1,283	$9,923
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School	Public	4-5	420 S 8th St	MacClenny	32063	Baker County	Baker	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 259-4244	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MacClenny Elementary School	Public	1-5	1 Wild Kitten Dr	MacClenny	32063	Baker County	Baker	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 259-2551	550	35	15.7	43.3%	445 (80.9%)	46 (8.4%)	20 (3.6%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.3%)	76.8	462^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.4%		73.5	543^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	76.0%	81	78.0	68.0	66.0		93.0	77.0	71.0		69.0	$10,989	$1,223	$9,766
Baker Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-5	270 S Blvd E	MacClenny	32063	Baker County	Baker	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 259-0429	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Baker Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	270 S Blvd E	MacClenny	32063	Baker County	Baker	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 259-0401	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Prek/Kindergarten Center	Public	PK-K	362 South Blvd E	MacClenny	32063	Baker County	Baker	No	No	No	No	(904) 259-0405	562	34	16.5	45.7%	429 (76.3%)	81 (14.4%)	18 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Legacy Elementary School	Public	1-5	1 Lions Den Dr	MacClenny	32063	Baker County	Baker	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 259-0300	650	40	16.2	53.7%	491 (75.5%)	99 (15.2%)	23 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	42.4	1335^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.4%		38	1418^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.2%	83	50.0	59.0	52.0		66.0	66.0	47.0		56.0	$9,499	$1,036	$8,462
Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Orange Ave	Baldwin	32234	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 266-1214	399	21	19.0	55.1%	212 (53.1%)	106 (26.6%)	46 (11.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (7.8%)	33	1588^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.1%		33.9	1524^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.5%	64	46.0	49.0	60.0		53.0	50.0	44.0		64.0	$10,139	$1,033	$9,105
Clay Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6345 County Road 218	Jacksonville	32234	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0775	426	34	12.5	71.6%	373 (87.6%)	8 (1.9%)	25 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	60.8	853^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	61.9%		49.1	1129^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.0%	276	52.0	69.0	67.0	69.0	78.0	60.0	54.0	76.0	70.0	$12,882	$1,209	$11,673
Bryceville Elementary School	Public	K-5	6504 Church Ave	Bryceville	32009	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 266-9241	197	14	14.5	44.2%	185 (93.9%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	90.3	131^st of 2240 public elementary schools	94.2%		91.9	107^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.3%	24	85.0	67.0	83.0		94.0	89.0	90.0		87.0	$15,197	$783	$14,414

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary School

Is Westside Elementary School a good school?

Westside Elementary School ranks 1174^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Westside Elementary School?

Students at Westside Elementary School are 83% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Westside Elementary School in?

Baker

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 616 students attended Westside Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Westside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Baker County Middle School
High : Baker County Senior High School

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