Southside El vs Westwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside El
Palestine · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
442 students
Westwood El
Palestine · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
404 students
| Measure | Southside El Palestine, Texas | Westwood El Palestine, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2699 of 4,686 | #3980 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31763 of 50,301 | #40556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 442 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| city | Palestine | Palestine |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 26.8).
- •Southside El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Southside El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Westwood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 81.7%).
- •Westwood El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.7).
- •Southside El is the larger school with 442 students compared with 404.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southside El better than Westwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Southside El ranks higher (40.3 vs 26.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Southside El and Westwood El?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Palestine and Palestine in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside El: 442. Westwood El: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside El and Westwood El rank in Texas?
Southside El is 2699th of 4,686 and Westwood El is 3980th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).