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Westwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Phoenix, AZ
An Alhambra Elementary District (4280) elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4711 N 23RD AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85015
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Westwood 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$52,585
Median home value
$312,600
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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| Amerischools Academy - CamelbackCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Elementary School is listed in Alhambra Elementary District (4280); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280), serving approximately 617 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,985 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Elementary School
What grades does Westwood Elementary School serve?
Westwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Elementary School rank in AZ?
Westwood Elementary School ranks #1,985 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Westwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Westwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.2%
- Phone
- (602) 242-2442
- Area population (ZIP 85015)
- 42,444
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 · 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.
- 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 85015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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