Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westmere Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westmere Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Westmere Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westmere Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1923 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
61%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Westmere Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Westmere Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/55000/55360/westmere-elementary-school-chart-T481cD.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westmere Elementary School's ranking?
Westmere Elementary School is ranked #1923 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Westmere Elementary School often compared to?
Westmere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilderland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Westmere Elementary School?
532 students attend Westmere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Westmere Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmere Elementary School?
Westmere Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westmere Elementary School offer ?
Westmere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westmere Elementary School part of?
Westmere Elementary School is part of Guilderland Central School District.
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