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Westside Elementary School

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Westside Elementary School ranks 306 th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

306^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,019 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Westside Elementary School is a PK–5 public school in Westmoreland, Tennessee, serving 390 students as part of Macon County Schools. For the 2025–2026 school year, Westside earned a 4-star rating and ranked 306th out of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools, placing it in the 70th percentile—an impressive result considering its district overall carries only a 2-star rating and ranks in the 45th percentile statewide. In fact, Westside stands out as one of the strongest schools in the region, outperforming its district in nearly every subject and matching or exceeding state averages in most areas.

The school's biggest academic strength is mathematics. Westside's math proficiency rate was 61.3% in 2025–2026, compared to 45.2% for the district and 43.0% statewide—an 18-point advantage. This strength holds across every grade level, from 3rd grade (65.4% proficient) through 5th grade (60.9%). Westside is also exceptionally effective with economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 94th percentile statewide for this subgroup for three consecutive years. Attendance is another major bright spot: chronic absenteeism is just 6.7%, far below the state rate of 18.3%. English language arts proficiency is above state averages overall, with 5th grade ELA particularly strong at 55.1% versus 42.7% statewide.

Westside compares favorably to nearby schools. Westmoreland Elementary School, located just 5 miles away in the same town but part of Sumner County Schools, ranks lower statewide (578th vs. 306th) and posts a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.4%—nearly three times Westside's rate—despite spending more per student. The areas to watch are 3rd-grade reading (42.3% proficient, slightly below the state average of 44.9%) and 5th-grade science (43.5% vs. 46.5% statewide). Overall, Westside's trajectory is strongly upward, and its combination of academic success, strong attendance, and effectiveness with students who need the most support makes it a standout choice for families in Westmoreland.

390

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,453

Per pupil spending ?

87%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8025 Old Highway 52
Westmoreland, TN 37186

(615) 666-3128

District: Macon County Schools

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (52% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Tennessee median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg43%

Tennessee avg43%

306^th of 1,019

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Macon County Schools

77^th of 141Macon County Schools among Tennessee 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	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	65.2	306 of 1019	70.0%	★★★★☆
2025	58.3	375 of 1009	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.4	305 of 1018	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	49.1	486 of 1020	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	442 of 1000	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.4	411 of 983	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.8	252 of 985	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	54.3	396 of 997	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.6	201 of 646	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.1	491 of 855	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	29.6	674 of 853	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	31.7	721 of 846	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	29.9	651 of 820	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	48.6	462 of 818	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.7	439 of 809	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	42.6	564 of 986	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	67.3	261 of 990	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	54.1	400 of 989	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.1	249 of 975	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	48.6	434 of 945	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.0	299 of 926	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	52 of 823	93.7%	★★★★★
2025	78.6	83 of 843	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	75.2	118 of 853	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	151 of 865	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.6	63 of 858	92.7%	★★★★★
2021	79.1	68 of 823	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	73.8	98 of 821	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	56.8	299 of 877	65.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	71.6	211 of 984	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	56.9	369 of 991	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.4	570 of 987	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.2	632 of 980	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.2	380 of 941	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.5	222 of 916	75.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	38.8	351 of 641	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.6	282 of 618	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.3	159 of 369	56.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	392 of 849	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.9	454 of 840	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.1	381 of 847	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.8	573 of 852	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.3	531 of 844	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.2	454 of 844	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.0	283 of 812	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	461 of 841	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+24 vs school

Male (2025)79th percentile+16 vs school

White (2026)54th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2026)45th percentile-25 vs school

Female (2025)43rd percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics61%+18 vs state

English Language Arts49%+8 vs state

Science47%~ state avg

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

I would not recommend this school for special needs children. They don't follow IEP's. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)				TNReady English Language Arts (2026)				TNReady 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 (2020)	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	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8025 Old Highway 52	Westmoreland	37186	Sumner County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 666-3128	382	21	17.8		342 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	65.2	306^th of 1019 public elementary schools	70.0%		58.3	375^th of 1009 public elementary schools	62.8%	69	65.4	58.3	60.9	61.3	42.3	46.7	55.1	48.6	48.1	50.0	43.5	47.0	$13,453	$1,668	$10,657
Westmoreland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4178 Hawkins Drive	Westmoreland	37186	Sumner County	Sumner County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 644-2340	515	36	14.4	68.3%	458 (88.9%)	4 (0.8%)	34 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	44.2	578^th of 1019 public elementary schools	43.3%		45.2	537^th of 1009 public elementary schools	46.8%	41	40.6	34.7	53.5	43.6	40.6	33.3	48.8	41.3	43.8	36.0	36.0	38.2	$14,303	$823	$12,746
Fairlane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	305 Fairlane Drive	Lafayette	37083	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 666-2970	509	27	18.5		405 (79.6%)	6 (1.2%)	86 (16.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)								(n/a)													$13,061	$1,484	$10,722
Central Elementary School	Public	2-3	905 Sycamore Street	Lafayette	37083	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 666-3265	450	24	18.4		358 (79.6%)	3 (0.7%)	78 (17.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	67.2	287^th of 1019 public elementary schools	71.8%		52.4	458^th of 1009 public elementary schools	54.6%	171	53.3			53.3	46.9			46.9	51.9			51.9	$12,408	$1,236	$10,281
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	4-5	401 Meador Drive	Lafayette	37083	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 666-8868	444	21	20.7		356 (80.2%)	4 (0.9%)	68 (15.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	49.9	495^th of 1019 public elementary schools	51.4%		47.5	517^th of 1009 public elementary schools	48.8%	22		51.4	40.1	45.9		46.5	39.6	43.2		46.5	44.7	45.6	$11,647	$1,044	$9,760
Bethpage Elementary School	Public	K-5	420 Old Highway 31 E	Bethpage	37022	Sumner County	Sumner County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 841-3212	262	20	12.8	51.2%	227 (86.6%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	66.9	292^nd of 1019 public elementary schools	71.3%		75.4	191^st of 1009 public elementary schools	81.1%	101	67.4	51.1	55.3	57.9	51.2	46.7	39.5	46.0	65.1	53.3	50.0	56.3	$15,010	$851	$12,736
Trousdale County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Lock Six Road	Hartsville	37074	Trousdale County	Trousdale County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 374-3752	693	46	14.9		564 (81.4%)	46 (6.6%)	52 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	63	328^th of 1019 public elementary schools	67.8%		63.5	322^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	68.1%	6	56.2	62.1	40.7	53.2	53.3	62.1	38.9	51.7	44.8	61.2	37.0	48.0	$11,448	$985	$9,525
North Sumner Elementary School	Public	K-5	1485 North Sumner Road	Bethpage	37022	Sumner County	Sumner County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 888-2281	225	17	13.6	53.5%	200 (88.9%)	3 (1.3%)	16 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	57.4	406^th of 1019 public elementary schools	60.2%		68.7	252^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	75.0%	154	34.3	64.3	65.8	55.7	51.4	42.9	42.1	45.2	37.1	41.5	55.3	44.7	$15,022	$1,053	$12,406
Vena Stuart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	780 Hart Street	Gallatin	37066	Sumner County	Sumner County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 452-1486	723	46	15.8	70.1%	326 (45.1%)	144 (19.9%)	195 (27.0%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.6%)	30.8	744^th of 1019 public elementary schools	27.0%		26.6	775^th of 1009 public elementary schools	23.2%	31	42.7	33.0	29.1	35.0	28.2	36.9	31.4	32.1	33.0	39.8	35.0	35.9	$12,178	$416	$10,932
Benny C. Bills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1030 Union School Road	Gallatin	37066	Sumner County	Sumner County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 451-6577	713	47	15.2	69.5%	320 (44.9%)	208 (29.2%)	124 (17.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (7.3%)	21.9	833^rd of 1019 public elementary schools	18.3%		19.4	847^th of 1009 public elementary schools	16.1%	14	12.8	38.1	27.7	27.1	22.1	41.3	21.8	28.9	25.6	40.0	22.8	29.8	$13,428	$824	$11,789

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary School

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 390 students attended Westside Elementary School.

Is Westside Elementary School a good school?

Westside Elementary School ranks 306^th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Westside Elementary School attend?

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Westside Elementary School?

Students at Westside Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Westside Elementary School in?

Macon County Schools

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