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#1175 of 2,268 schools in GA

West Central Elementary School

Elementary School · Rome City · Rome, GA

A Rome City elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

409 Lavender Dr NW, Rome, GA 30165

  • Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,188
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at West Central Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West Central 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,002/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rome), 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

$63,915

Median home value

$209,500

Median rent

$949/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elm Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–60.8 mi566Compare →
West End Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–61.3 mi985Compare →
Berry College Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–81.5 mi138Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rome City

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$14,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Central Elementary School is listed in Rome City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Central Elementary School

West Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rome, GA, part of Rome City, serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Central Elementary School

What grades does West Central Elementary School serve?

West Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend West Central Elementary School?

West Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Central Elementary School rank in GA?

West Central Elementary School ranks #1,175 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is West Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 West Central Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Central Elementary School a charter school?

No, West Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Central Elementary School a Title I school?

No, West Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Elementary School?

97.0% of students at West Central 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 – 6th
Enrollment
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Floyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
Area population (ZIP 30165)
41,998
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
36.3
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 30165; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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