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#882 of 1,356 schools in AL
Westhills Elementary School
Elementary School · Bessemer City · Bessemer, AL
A Bessemer City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
710 Glenn Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westhills Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 59 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westhills Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bessemer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,084
Median home value
$241,300
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnams Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Jonesboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Empower Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–7 | 1.5 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bessemer City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westhills Elementary School is listed in Bessemer City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westhills Elementary School
Westhills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bessemer, AL, part of Bessemer City, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #882 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westhills Elementary School
What grades does Westhills Elementary School serve?
Westhills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Westhills Elementary School?
Westhills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westhills Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westhills Elementary School rank in AL?
Westhills Elementary School ranks #882 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Westhills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westhills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westhills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westhills Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westhills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westhills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westhills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westhills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westhills Elementary School?
74.7% of students at Westhills Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (205) 432-3500
- Area population (ZIP 35022)
- 23,989
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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