The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Math. The lowest is 64% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fourth grade in the Greenwood School District, a system that draws from the small city of Greenwood in western Arkansas. The school is one of several elementary campuses that feed into the district's older-grade buildings, so the academic picture here is focused entirely on the early years of a child's education.
The school is located on Westwood Avenue in Greenwood, a primarily residential community about a short drive south of Fort Smith. Greenwood has a traditional small-city character built around a town square, Bell Park, and a walking trail system. The city describes itself as one of Arkansas's fastest-growing communities, with a young population and a high share of households with children, which points toward family-driven growth. Housing in the area carries a value that sits above the statewide benchmark, and rents are relatively modest compared to national norms, making the community a plausible option for families seeking a balance of affordability and home equity. No major new housing developments were identified in publicly available material, but the general trajectory suggests a place that is adding residents gradually. The district itself did not appear to have recent, publicly reported changes such as bond issues or large facility investments, which a parent may want to ask about directly if considering the area.
Westwood's enrollment is sizable for an elementary building serving only through fourth grade, and the student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of students identifying as two or more races, a smaller Hispanic population, and very small numbers of students from other racial backgrounds. More than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a measure that places the school in a moderate range of economic diversity. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so families with children who have an individualized education plan or who are learning English may want to follow up with the school to understand the specific supports in place.
On state assessments administered through Arkansas's ATLAS system in the most recent testing year, Westwood students posted proficiency rates that place the school in a strong position relative to other elementary schools in Sebastian County. Across tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index was in the top quartile of the county's districts. In third grade math, a majority of students scored at or above the proficient level, and in fourth grade math the share was similar. In English language arts, roughly three-fifths of third graders and two-thirds of fourth graders met the proficiency bar. Science results showed a similar pattern, with a clear majority of fourth graders reaching proficiency. These results point to a school where most students are meeting grade-level expectations, and where performance is notably above the typical benchmarks for the county. Because the school is a regular elementary campus with no charter or magnet designation, and because it does not serve grades that produce a graduation rate, that measure does not apply here.
The school environment and access data had notable gaps: no information on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, or course access was reported in the available data. For a parent weighing this school, the test results are a clear positive, and the community context of a growing, family-oriented small city fits a certain profile. The absence of data on discipline and attendance means those topics are best addressed in a conversation with the principal or a campus visit. Overall, Westwood Elementary presents itself as a school where academic outcomes stand out favorably against the county landscape, set within a community that is built around family life, civic gathering spaces, and proximity to a larger metro area.
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