West Salem Elementary vs Westside Elementary
West Salem Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 3.1/10. Westside Elementary is significantly larger with 647 students, about 1.6× the size of West Salem Elementary (407). In math proficiency, West Salem Elementary leads at 85.0%.
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West Salem Elementary
Salem, VA
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
407 students
Westside Elementary
Roanoke, VA
3.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
647 students
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| Metric | West Salem Elementary | Westside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 3.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 1.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 1.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.3% | 98% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 8.4 |
| State Rank | #664 of 1,854 | #1,766 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 64th | 5th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Salem Elementary | Westside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 85.0% | 65.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 83.0% | 58.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Salem (24153) | Roanoke (24017) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,691 | $45,954 |
| Median Home Value | $251,400 | $139,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,058 | $966 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.0% | 17.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 25.6% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |