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Westmere Elementary School vs. Roessleville School

Should you attend Westmere Elementary School or Roessleville School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Westmere Elementary School
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Roessleville School
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westmere Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Roessleville School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
536 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westmere Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roessleville School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westmere Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roessleville School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westmere Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roessleville School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westmere Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Guilderland Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roessleville School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Colonie Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1790 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#2660 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westmere Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roessleville School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westmere Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Guilderland Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roessleville School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westmere Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Guilderland Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roessleville School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westmere Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Guilderland Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roessleville School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westmere Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roessleville School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
52
Kindergarten Students
72
57
Grade 1 Students
91
62
Grade 2 Students
86
62
Grade 3 Students
94
72
Grade 4 Students
92
64
Grade 5 Students
101
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westmere Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Guilderland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roessleville School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westmere Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Guilderland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roessleville School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westmere Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Guilderland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roessleville School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westmere Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Guilderland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roessleville School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westmere Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Guilderland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roessleville School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westmere Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Guilderland Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roessleville School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westmere Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Guilderland Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roessleville School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westmere Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Guilderland Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roessleville School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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