Taproot School vs. Westside School
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School Overview
Overview
Taproot School serves 6 students in grades 1-5. The student:teacher of Taproot School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
At Westside School, we provide a dynamic, student-centered education for students from preschool through eighth grade. Our integrated curriculum builds strong academic foundations while engaging students in Mandarin, Spanish, physical education, music, visual arts, and performing arts. Westside has a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL) and hands-on, experiential education across all grades. Our preschool8th grade model allows older students to grow as leaders and role models, while younger students benefit from mentorship and a cohesive, caring community. Each grade level has space for 40 students, with two classrooms of 20. From preschool through fourth grade, every class is led by a dedicated teacher and supported by one or more instructional assistants. Preschool classes have up to 15 students
Pre-Kindergarten classes have up to 18 students Kindergarten4th Grade classes typically range from 1620 students In Middle School, class sizes average 1620 students
Grades Offered
1-5
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2012
1981
Students Body
Total Students
6 students
397 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
36%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
28
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
-
41
Grade 1 Students
1
40
Grade 2 Students
1
35
Grade 3 Students
1
42
Grade 4 Students
2
38
Grade 5 Students
1
37
Grade 6 Students
-
40
Grade 7 Students
-
34
Grade 8 Students
-
33
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
70%
Average Class Size
n/a
38
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Tuition Cost
n/a
$24,200
Tuition Notes
n/a
PS and PK Tuition is $22,400
Kindergarten-4th Grade is $25,400
Middle School Tuition is $28,100
% on Financial Aid
n/a
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$13,200
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
Admissions Director
n/a
Alysse Mastrude
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Middle School Theater Club