West Portal Elementary School

About West Portal Elementary School

West Portal Elementary School is a public school located in San Francisco, California. It is part of the San Francisco Unified School District and is home to over 500 students. The school has a long history of providing an excellent education to students from all backgrounds and cultures.
West Portal Elementary School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes English, math, science, social studies, physical education, art, music, and foreign languages. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and community service projects.
West Portal Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on creating a respectful, supportive, and inclusive community. It also strives to foster a culture of collaboration and respect among students, staff, and parents.
West Portal Elementary School is an excellent choice for families looking for a quality education for their children. With a wide range of academic and extracurricular offerings, it is a great place for students to learn, grow, and explore.

Address:	5 Lenox Way San Francisco, CA 94127
Phone:	(415) 759-2846
Site:	westportalschool.com
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	575 students

Overview West Portal Elementary School

West Portal Elementary School serves 575 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
West Portal Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Verdict on West Portal Elementary School

West Portal Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of West Portal Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.