Westside Elementary vs East Salem Elementary
East Salem Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.7/10 compared to 3.1/10. Westside Elementary is significantly larger with 647 students, about 1.8× the size of East Salem Elementary (366). In math proficiency, East Salem Elementary leads at 79.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Westside Elementary
Roanoke, VA
3.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
647 students
East Salem Elementary
Salem, VA
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
366 students
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| Metric | Westside Elementary | East Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.1 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.9 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 1.7 | 4.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98% | 85.8% |
| Environment Score | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #1,766 of 1,854 | #1,162 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 5th | 37th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Westside Elementary | East Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 79.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 58.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Roanoke (24017) | Salem (24153) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,954 | $72,691 |
| Median Home Value | $139,800 | $251,400 |
| Median Rent | $966 | $1,058 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.4% | 30.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.6% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |