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West Side Elementary School

Marietta, GA 30064

Phone: (770) 429-3172
Fax: (770) 429-3173
District: Marietta City School District

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public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 583 students

West Side Elementary School, a public school located in Marietta, GA, serves grades PK-5 in the Marietta City School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

West Side Elementary School is a public school located in Marietta, GA. 583 students attend West Side Elementary School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	10/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Student Growth	5/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.

Posted: October 26, 2025

I cannot recommend West Side Elementary enough! We have had the best experience there since 2015 as my 4 children have attended and one is still there. It is a wonderful school with excellent teachers who are caring and well trained. The principal and leadership staff are dynamic and know each child by name and make them feel seen. The gifted program is so fun and there are multiple counselors who visit the classrooms monthly and can be seen by appointment. There are plenty of clubs and activities for children to take part in. As a parent there are also multiple ways to volunteer and get to know others at the school. On a public forum it is easy to complain but there is a reason why so many families want to move to be in this district. I feel very grateful for our time at West Side and can say that my children have had a fabulous preparation for middle and high school.

Posted: April 27, 2025

Some teachers at West Side are truly amazing. My child has had mostly wonderful classroom teachers and many excellent support teachers. I nominated one of the classroom teachers for Best of Cobb, and I wish my child could have her every year. Weve also had great experiences with some of the Specials teachers, reading small group teachers, and one of the two gifted teachers.

Unfortunately, some teachers at West Side are disappointing. One classroom teacher started the school year by telling the kids about how her dad used to rip up her homework. When talking to her class, she described some of her former students as lazy. She instilled fear into her students by emphasizing that if they couldnt do the Milestone test fast enough, they would need to repeat the grade perhaps technically true, but scaring the kids doesnt help and can trigger test anxiety. Her understanding of math seemed lacking, and this was confirmed with a 15 point drop in my childs numerical reasoning MAP scores after one semester with her.

West Side does a very good job teaching basic reading and spelling. Unfortunately they start emphasizing quantity over quality in 3rd grade, including publicly tracking every students progress for a year-long reading challenge. 80 page books written at a 2nd grade level are weighted the same as 250 page books written at a 6th grade level. My child enjoyed reading chapter books before 3rd grade, but tracking progress publicly combined with restricting genre options made my child stop reading for pleasure.

West Side spends too much time preparing for and doing standardized tests, but unfortunately thats probably common with public schools. The parents are a bit cliquish, and they seem to treat working moms as an anomaly I know thats outside of the schools control, but its a factor to consider if youre considering the school.

Many West Side families have a lot of money, meaning the PTA is well-funded; this gives the school advantages that some nearby schools lack. However, the public nature of certain official fundraising events might be awkward for kids coming from families who cannot afford to donate. Also note that the school lacks visible diversity.

Overall, West Side is good enough. I wish there were a nearby school that emphasized developing a love of learning rather than outward performance, but as that doesnt seem to be an option, well stick with West Side and hope for great teachers in future years.

Posted: April 27, 2025

Posted: February 14, 2025

My experience with this school is one of pure disappointment and horror.
First and foremost the front desk receptionist is extremely rude, cold, and uncaring.
She has never treated me with respect nor kindness. She's always cold and unattached.

Posted: February 14, 2025

Posted: August 29, 2023

West Side is such a special place! From the leadership to the academic programs to the wonderful teachers- there really is no place like West Side! Here students are challenged and supported and given endless opportunities to learn. They offer wonderful extracurricular activities and clubs that meet student needs and interests. I have had 4 children attend at various times and all have felt supported and loved going to school. Im proud of this school and thrilled that my children get to go there. As a realtor, this school is requested often as a place that parents want their child to attend.

Posted: June 4, 2022

My granddaughter attends Westside elementary just completed her first year. She loves going to school and she has a few friends. She is very social and I have not seen any evidence of bullying or discrimination.
I love children and have worked with children of all socioeconomic levels including those that are challenged.
We as adults participating in the growth and disciplines of our youth look forward to seeing them become positive and confident people.
Congratulations to the Principal and all the staff at Westside Elementary for promoting love and respect among all that are a part of our childrens education.

Posted: June 4, 2022

Posted: March 16, 2022

My daughter really likes the school. She is thriving. She has made a lot of friends and her test scores are good. She likes participating in many after school programs. The environment though mostly great, is also incredibly elitist. We are a working class family with two working parents and anytime were at a school function it somehow comes up and is clear we are looked down upon. She has had a problem with bullying and also speech. They seem like they are willing to do anything to help but so slow.

Posted: March 16, 2022

Posted: August 14, 2019

We relocated from California and our daughter goes to West Side. The difference between her experience in Northern California and here is vast. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD and the teachers made small adjustments that allow her to thrive, even before her 504 plan was implemented. She is very actively engaged and her grades skyrocketed. We are incredibly pleased with the staff and the facilities at West Side.

Posted: August 14, 2019

Posted: November 5, 2017

Excellent school I have no complaints at all !

Posted: January 9, 2017

We visit the school on a very regular basis to visit our two grand kids during their lunch times. Front office ladies, custodians, lunchroom monitors, Principal, food servers, and kids are extremely nice, helpful and very kind to us. The children all interact very well as far as we have seen during our visits. I am Hispanic and have never been made to feel not welcomed. On the contrary, we are always welcomed. My grand children love their experience at West Side for three years now.

Grandparents.

Posted: January 3, 2017

If you are not Caucasian with a husband who makes enough money for you to be a stay at home mom....you wil not be welcomed. They have cliques and they look down on you. Myself and the Hispanic parents are not included or feel welcomed to participate.

The PTA will gladly take our money and won't even say hello. The test scores may be great, but I don't want my child or myself to feel like second class citizens. Marietta City Schools has other schools with more of a diversity and welcoming school environment.

Posted: October 1, 2014

We moved into the city, from Cobb, so our children could attend West Side Elementary. My Kindergartener LOVES her teacher and her school! She is thriving and so is her older brother in 3rd grade. West Side has EXCEEDED our expectations and we couldn't be happier! From what I see, SO MANY families agree!

Posted: September 30, 2014

Not the school that it used to be! My son's K teacher was burned out on teaching and obviously didn't enjoy teaching. She made his first experience with elementary school miserable. She even admitted that she preferred teaching girls rather than boys. She failed to communicate with me consistently on my son's progress and failed to give my son the attention he needed to thrive. He ended up HATING school until I moved him to a better school. VERY DISAPPOINTED in Westside but happy now that my son is happy and thriving with a GREAT teacher at a great school that makes learning fun and gives the children the attention they need to thrive!

Posted: August 24, 2014

If you fit into a certain "clique" (socioeconomic range/status) you'll love this school. If you are looking for a school that respects diversity and treats everyone fairly regardless of race/ethnicity/income...keep looking. Test scores aren't everything.

Posted: August 24, 2014

I see that Westside Elementary is rated 9 at Great Schools.com. Sounds like the teachers are doing a great job. I am hoping that the new staff will hold up to the amazingly high standards. I bought a house in this school district because of Westside. A good school is the representation of the community. Great to hear that the "helicopter moms" are participant ing in their childrens life. I know I will be as well! Good job Westside, keep up the great score!

Posted: June 1, 2014

West Side Elem. was a wonderful school until it decided to violate IEPs & 504s. Without a lawyer or even with a lawyer, parents are encouraged to move their children, to another MCS elementary school, if their child requires any extra help. Too much stress is on the teachers & children over test scores. There are also many high-maintenance, helicopter-parents trying to run everything: from every single school function to extra-curriculum such as Drama or PTA events. We have to keep our heads down if we don't agree with the school or school board in fear of all of our children (K, 2, & 3rd) being rejected by their peers thanks to their parents. It is a public school!! not a private school. We all pay taxes, but people keep pushing it to feel & appear to be private: by telling parents to leave if they don't like what is going on.

Posted: February 15, 2013

My child's classroom teacher is A+. She is the best that school system could offer and parents could hope for. When it comes to classifying child's language, this school failed terribly. If your child is Native English Speaker, don't mention in Enrollment Form any other languages that one parent speaks (write three times English) because your child will end up to ESOL even their Native Tongue is English and their English is at the level of age group.

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