The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Math. The lowest is 26% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary is a regular public school in Westmoreland, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Macon County school district. The school has a size consistent with a small-town elementary, drawing its student body from the surrounding rural community. Because it serves only elementary grades, there are no high school metrics such as a graduation rate or advanced coursework offerings; the academic picture here is limited to state assessments in the tested grades.
On those assessments, Westside Elementary shows a mixed but instructive profile. In math, more than half of students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency standard, a result that stands as a clear strength for the school. In English language arts, the share was just below half, indicating that a substantial portion of students are performing at or above grade level while many others are not. Science proficiency was lower, with fewer than four in ten students reaching the bar. The district also reported a social studies result from several years ago on an older version of the state test; because the assessment has since changed, that figure is not directly comparable to current performance. A parent considering the school may want to ask about the school’s approach in ELA and science and how it supports students who are not yet proficient.
The student body is predominantly white, with a small but present Hispanic population and a very small number of students identifying as two or more races or American Indian or Alaska Native. Demographic data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners were not available in the source data. This gap means a full picture of student support needs is not accessible through the public record alone; families may wish to inquire directly with the school about these populations.
Westmoreland itself is a quiet, small country town with a walkable core around a town square, a public library, parks, and a lake that serves as the town’s water supply. The town has seen steady population growth and recent infrastructure improvements. Housing values in the area sit below both the Tennessee state average and the national median, which may make homeownership more attainable compared to larger markets. The town offers industrial and commercial opportunities, though specific major employers are not detailed in available materials.
The Macon County district does not have recent publicly reported strategic changes or initiatives that were captured in the research, so a parent may want to check with the district office for any upcoming plans affecting elementary programming.
Westside Elementary fits a family looking for a small, rural elementary school where math achievement is a relative strength and the community is compact and walkable. The school’s ELA and science results suggest room for improvement, and the absence of data on economic need and special services means families should verify what supports are in place. For those comfortable with that level of inquiry, the school offers a straightforward elementary experience in a growing but still small-town Tennessee setting.
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