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Westwood Hills Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 473 students

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5 stars

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Posted March 21, 2011

We moved here from Florida in 2003 and 4 of my 5 children have been at West Woodhills. All 4 of my boys have had some level of disability from Autism to ADD / ADHD. The teachers have truly stepped up and gone above and beyond my wildest dreams in helping my children. I love the staff and enjoy volunteering in the class rooms. Just as a side not of how AMAZING this school is, Margie at the front desk seems to knows EVERY child by name. WOW, right !!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2011

I loved completing both my practicum and student teaching requirements at this school. I wish I did not have to leave! I love all the staff at this school and there are wonderful academic programs for the students. This is truly a great school.


Posted October 4, 2009

We love the school for it's size, the care of the admin staff to deal with a problem proffessionally and in the best interest of the child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2008

Each year has been a perfect blend of excellant adminstrators and also the other students who call it their school. I would be more upset to have the kids change schools than in moving the remaining family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2007

My daughter is going to Kindergarten at Westwood, and 'we' love it, they really allow and encourage parents to be involved, the teachers are great. The school overall is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2005

Our son recently began Kindergarden at Westwood Hills. We are very pleased with the teachers and staff at all levels. They all operate with a very effective program. The teachers behave very professional and friendly. I do not believe they would let any of the kids or parents down. The security is tight and everyone must enter main office to recieve a badge, otherwise, they must leave. Recntly I chaparoned a field trip and was present while kids were exiting buses and private cars. I was equally impressed with the organizational skills.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

All Students99%
Female students98%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant99%

Math

All Students80%
Female students77%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

Science

All Students92%
Female students95%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students89%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students89%
Female students84%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students93%
Female students97%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students97%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students78%
Female students77%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 57%
Black 11% 26%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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548 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Phone: (540) 946-4670

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