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Westwood Elementary School vs. Neches Elementary School

Should you attend Westwood Elementary School or Neches Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Westwood Elementary School
2305 Salt Works Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Neches Elementary School
3055 Fm 2574
Neches, TX 75779
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Neches Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades 3-6, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Neches Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-6
PK-6
Total Students
375 students
180 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Neches Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Neches Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Neches Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westwood Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Neches Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Neches Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5156 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#2028 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Neches Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Neches Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Neches Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Neches Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Neches Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Neches Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Neches Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Neches Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
-
18
Grade 1 Students
-
18
Grade 2 Students
-
19
Grade 3 Students
84
29
Grade 4 Students
109
23
Grade 5 Students
98
22
Grade 6 Students
84
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westwood Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Neches Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Neches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westwood Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Neches Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Neches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westwood Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Neches Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Neches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westwood Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Neches Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Neches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westwood Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Neches Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Neches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westwood Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Neches Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Neches Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westwood Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Neches Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Neches Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westwood Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Neches Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Neches Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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