Excellent
#222 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 16% in state
Based on limited data
Westside Elementary School
Elementary School · Demopolis City · Demopolis, AL
A Demopolis City elementary school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1720 Mauvilla Drive, Demopolis, AL 36732
- Reading 89% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Westside Elementary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Demopolis), 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
$45,029
Median home value
$182,400
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Demopolis City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,758NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elementary School is listed in Demopolis City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Demopolis, AL, part of Demopolis City, serving approximately 543 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Elementary School
What grades does Westside Elementary School serve?
Westside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Elementary School rank in AL?
Westside Elementary School ranks #222 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Westside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Westside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Elementary School has 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Westside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Westside 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marengo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (334) 289-0377
- Area population (ZIP 36732)
- 8,339
- Area median age
- 42.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 36732; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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