Westhills Elementary

Summary:

Westhills Elementary is a public middle school located in Lewisburg, Tennessee, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 603. The school is part of the Marshall County School District, which is ranked 66 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westhills Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Delk-Henson Intermediate School, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races. However, the school generally underperforms compared to the Marshall County and Tennessee state averages across various subject areas and grade levels, with only 30.4% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.2% for Marshall County and 39.7% for Tennessee. Despite having a lower student-teacher ratio (16.6) than the nearby Lewisburg Middle School (18.8), Westhills Elementary has seen a consistent decline in academic performance over the past three school years.

The more diverse racial makeup of Westhills Elementary compared to the nearby schools may suggest potential equity issues, as the school's academic performance lags behind the district and state averages. Additionally, despite the higher per-student spending at Westhills Elementary ($8,784 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby Delk-Henson Intermediate School ($9,087) and Lewisburg Middle School ($8,371), the school's academic performance still trails the district and state averages, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 1351 N Ellington PKWY
       Lewisburg, TN  37091


(931) 359-3909

District: Marshall County


Students who attend Westhills Elementary usually attend:

High:    Marshall County High School

Feeder schools for Westhills Elementary:

Elementary:    Marshall Elementary
    Oak Grove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
Hispanic:
20.1%
African American:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westhills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westhills Elementary 628th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Westhills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marshall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County 63rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westhills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 44.54 607th 846 28.3%
2014 41.04 558th 853 34.6%
2015 59.56 356th 855 58.4%
2017 64.07 164th 646 74.6%
2018 59.99 322nd 997 67.7%
2019 46.52 484th 985 50.9%
2021 45.04 500th 983 49.1%
2022 43.07 545th 1000 45.5%
2023 41.52 593rd 1020 41.9%
2024 38.65 628th 1018 38.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.76 5th 95 94.7%
2019 59.23 10th 66 84.8%
2021 38.97 63rd 101 37.6%
2022 50.77 53rd 165 67.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 208th 395 47.3%
2019 26.10 210th 255 17.6%
2021 30.92 265th 369 28.2%
2022 39.36 243rd 447 45.6%
2023 36.48 320th 528 39.4%
2024 29.73 422nd 582 27.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.53 224th 877 74.5%
2019 48.00 394th 821 52.0%
2021 45.05 418th 823 49.2%
2022 42.57 475th 858 44.6%
2023 46.91 435th 865 49.7%
2024 35.48 572nd 853 32.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.67 473rd 926 48.9%
2021 39.50 542nd 945 42.6%
2022 44.20 515th 975 47.2%
2023 40.50 576th 989 41.8%
2024 38.17 622nd 990 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.68 459th 916 49.9%
2021 48.26 429th 941 54.4%
2022 40.33 561st 980 42.8%
2023 40.60 583rd 987 40.9%
2024 37.85 615th 991 37.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.06 130th 450 71.1%
2019 35.16 254th 404 37.1%
2021 44.74 181st 411 56.0%
2022 44.34 226th 483 53.2%
2023 32.99 317th 500 36.6%
2024 26.46 371st 498 25.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.28 81st 319 74.6%
2019 45.10 112th 250 55.2%
2021 50.76 135th 324 58.3%
2022 53.23 137th 363 62.3%
2023 44.86 198th 387 48.8%
2024 45.18 220th 415 47.0%
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Rank History for White students at Westhills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.19 303rd 841 64.0%
2019 46.08 402nd 812 50.5%
2021 41.35 478th 844 43.4%
2022 37.48 527th 844 37.6%
2023 39.28 514th 852 39.7%
2024 35.29 564th 847 33.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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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Enrollment information for Westhills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 554 86 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1989 557 88 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a -1 645
1990 566 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1991 605 90 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1992 636 95 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 603 84 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1994 582 90 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 678
1995 535 100 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 535 100 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 500 83 7 10 0 n/a n/a 6 606
1998 532 52 4 7 1 n/a n/a -1 595
1999 528 92 3 15 0 n/a n/a 1 639
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 642 642
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 722 722
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 426 426
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 426 426
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 549 549
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
2006 433 82 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 422 90 4 47 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2008 425 93 7 42 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2009 417 109 7 44 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2010 428 122 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2011 388 109 3 42 1 0 0 0 543
2012 411 97 3 47 1 0 8 0 567
2013 409 90 3 54 1 0 12 0 569
2014 480 93 2 78 0 0 5 0 658
2015 472 85 3 89 1 0 6 0 656
2016 440 75 4 78 2 0 11 0 610
2017 469 94 2 95 4 0 20 0 684
2018 469 100 5 86 2 0 33 0 695
2019 420 103 4 105 1 0 46 0 679
2020 409 91 6 95 0 0 50 0 651
2021 411 82 4 112 0 0 43 0 652
2022 383 77 5 119 0 0 49 0 633
2023 357 72 4 121 0 0 49 0 603

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

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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 Westhills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 643 25.0 25.7 n/a
1989 645 32.0 20.1 n/a
1990 655 32.0 20.4 n/a
1991 698 29.0 24.0 n/a
1992 734 29.0 25.3 n/a
1993 691 29.0 23.8 n/a
1994 678 40.0 16.9 n/a
1995 646 40.0 16.2 n/a
1996 646 40.0 16.2 n/a
1997 606 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 595 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 639 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 642 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 722 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 426 n/a n/a n/a
2003 426 n/a n/a n/a
2004 549 n/a n/a n/a
2005 523 n/a n/a n/a
2006 551 31.0 17.8 n/a
2007 564 35.0 16.1 56
2008 568 36.6 15.5 58.8
2009 578 38.0 15.2 58
2010 597 36.4 16.3 64.3
2011 543 36.5 14.8 80.7
2012 567 35.9 15.7 79.5
2013 569 40.0 14.2 75
2014 658 40.6 16.2 73.3
2015 656 40.0 16.4 62.3
2016 610 37.0 16.4 72.8
2017 684 38.0 18.0 n/a
2018 695 38.0 18.2 n/a
2019 679 34.8 19.5 n/a
2020 651 39.0 16.6 72
2021 652 39.8 16.3 n/a
2022 633 39.9 15.8 n/a
2023 603 36.1 16.6 n/a

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 Westhills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 643 25.0 25.7 n/a
1989 645 32.0 20.1 n/a
1990 655 32.0 20.4 n/a
1991 698 29.0 24.0 n/a
1992 734 29.0 25.3 n/a
1993 691 29.0 23.8 n/a
1994 678 40.0 16.9 n/a
1995 646 40.0 16.2 n/a
1996 646 40.0 16.2 n/a
1997 606 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 595 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 639 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 642 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 722 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 426 n/a n/a n/a
2003 426 n/a n/a n/a
2004 549 n/a n/a n/a
2005 523 n/a n/a n/a
2006 551 31.0 17.8 n/a
2007 564 35.0 16.1 56
2008 568 36.6 15.5 58.8
2009 578 38.0 15.2 58
2010 597 36.4 16.3 64.3
2011 543 36.5 14.8 80.7
2012 567 35.9 15.7 79.5
2013 569 40.0 14.2 75
2014 658 40.6 16.2 73.3
2015 656 40.0 16.4 62.3
2016 610 37.0 16.4 72.8
2017 684 38.0 18.0 n/a
2018 695 38.0 18.2 n/a
2019 679 34.8 19.5 n/a
2020 651 39.0 16.6 72
2021 652 39.8 16.3 n/a
2022 633 39.9 15.8 n/a
2023 603 36.1 16.6 n/a

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 Westhills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $554 (6.7%) $7,044 (85.4%) $8,246
2020 $341 (4.3%) $6,992 (88.0%) $7,944
2021 $1,005 (11.4%) $7,241 (82.4%) $8,784
2022 $1,032 (11.8%) $7,003 (80.0%) $8,757
2023 $536 (6.0%) $7,584 (84.3%) $8,994

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Westhills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 593rd of 1020 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Westhills Elementary)43.137.3
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County)46.345.5
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westhills Elementary)22.734.3
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County)27.542.4
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westhills Elementary)45.840.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County)46.950.1
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westhills Elementary)3331.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County)33.736.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westhills Elementary)44.623.5
 21.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County)44.835.2
 9.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westhills Elementary)3421.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County)37.933.8
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Westhills Elementary)21.134.1
 13%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Marshall County)23.441.1
 17.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Westhills Elementary)44.533.3
 11.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Marshall County)42.740.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westhills Elementary)30.128.7
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Marshall County)31.632
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Westhills Elementary)21.134.1
 13%
   All Grades Social Studies (Marshall County)31.339.6
 8.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students679603
 11.2%
African American10372
 30.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic105121
 15.2%
Pacific Islander00
White420357
 15%
Two or More Races4649
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westhills Elementary

Students who attend Westhills Elementary usually go on to attend Marshall County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Westhills Elementary.

Students at Westhills Elementary are 59% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races.


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