The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in Science. The lowest is 15% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Westridge Elem.
Westridge Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in the Raytown C-2 School District, located in the southeastern section of Kansas City. The school sits in a residential corridor of the city within a stable, mid-century neighborhood of single-family homes. Kansas City itself is a large, sprawling urban center with a dense core of civic and cultural institutions downtown, but this part of the city is more suburban in character, with lower-density residential blocks and commercial strips along major arteries. The area is car-dependent, and families living here typically drive to most destinations. Housing in the zip code has a median value roughly in line with the national median, and rents are modest enough that a typical household would spend a manageable share of income on housing.
The Raytown C-2 district is one of several serving the Kansas City metro area. No recent district-level changes of lasting impact were publicly reported, so the district context for families is one of continuity. Westridge itself is a neighborhood school drawing its attendance zone from the surrounding area.
Westridge serves a student body that is predominantly Black, with a substantial share of students who are white and a smaller share who are Hispanic or identify with two or more races. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which places the school in a higher-poverty context. This is an important piece of context for families weighing the school's academic profile.
On state assessments in mathematics, reading, and science, proficiency rates at Westridge are low across every tested grade and subject. In third, fourth, and fifth grade math, and in the same grades for English language arts, and in fifth grade science, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above is consistently modest. Compared with other districts across Jackson County, Westridge's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. A parent reviewing these results will want to understand what academic support systems the school provides and how the school addresses the challenges that come with a high-poverty student population. The school itself is a neighborhood elementary, not a magnet or charter, so there is no special admissions process or themed curriculum to consider as an alternative entry point.
Because Westridge serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report and no data on high-school-level outcomes such as AP, dual-credit, or career pathways. The school's programming offerings were not available in the data, so a parent interested in enrichment, specials, or after-school activities would need to ask the school directly. Information on special education and English learner populations was also missing from the data, which is a gap a family with a child who receives those services would want to fill by contacting the school.
The school is part of a district that appears to be stable, with no major recent changes reported. For a family living in the attendance area, Westridge is a straightforward neighborhood option for kindergarten through fifth grade. The low proficiency rates are a significant signal, and a parent should expect to be an active partner with the school in supporting their child's academic progress, and to ask directly about intervention programs, tutoring, and how the school works to accelerate learning for students who are behind grade level. The housing market in this part of Kansas City is relatively affordable compared with many metro-area suburbs, which may be a factor for a family choosing where to live. The school's size is appropriate for an elementary school, with a single class per grade, which can provide a close-knit environment where teachers know students well.
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