About This School
Westwood Primary School is located in Phoenix, AZ and is one of 15 elementary schools in Alhambra Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 957 students in grades K-3.
Westwood Primary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Westwood Primary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Westwood Primary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Westwood Primary School's students and teachers. more
Westwood Primary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Westwood Primary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Westwood Primary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Westwood Primary School's students and teachers. more
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Alhambra Elementary District District Spending
$7,226Per Pupil
The Alhambra Elementary District spends $7,226 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alhambra Elementary District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown Primary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Imagine Elementary at Camelback Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| R E Simpson School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Academy of Arizona - Main 0.8 miles |  |
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| Granada East School 0.9 miles | |
Data Sources: AZ Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-3
- Alhambra Elementary District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Westwood Primary School4711 North 23RD Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-2442
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 957
45%
55%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Westwood Primary School had 65% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
79%
Black
6%
White
6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Westwood Primary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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