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WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4100 32ND STREET, MERIDIAN, MS, 39307

About WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Hills Elementary School is a public school in Meridian, Mississippi, that teaches students in grades K–5. The school has about 428 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. This means that classrooms are not too big, which helps with structured instruction. West Hills Elementary has a core academic program that focuses on reading, math, science, and social studies. It also has extracurricular activities in art, music, and physical education to help students learn in various ways. The school has students from many different backgrounds and works to create a welcoming and supportive learning space for everyone. Recent data on student proficiency shows that 31% of students at West Hills Elementary School were proficient or better in math and 26% were proficient or better in reading. The school is still working on these things by using targeted intervention programs, extra help with schoolwork, and tools to help students get better at what they do. District funding, classrooms with technology, and community involvement all make the school a better place to be, hence making it one of the top schools in Mississippi.

WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

4100 32ND STREET, MERIDIAN, MS, 39307

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Phone

(601) 484-4474

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 26% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
428
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 136 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.93%
Asian 0.23%
Hispanic 2.57%
Black 92.29%
Two+ Races 3.74%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
0.93%
Asian
0.23%
Hispanic
2.57%
Black
92.29%
Two+ Races
3.74%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 428
49.53%
212 Female
50.47%
216 Male

Student Population

428 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

214 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Teacher recognition: West Hills teacher honored — Tesheria Malone of West Hills Elementary was named a 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Meridian Public School District (MPSD). This highlights outstanding teaching and commitment at the school.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities outside of school do students have?

Ans. West Hills Elementary has art classes, music programs, and student clubs that help kids be creative and work together.

Q2: How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Families get news through newsletters, parent portals, and meetings with teachers that are set up ahead of time.

Q3. Does the school have events every year?

Ans. Yes, the school puts on seasonal celebrations, book fairs, and family nights.

Q4: What kinds of things can students find in the library?

Ans. The library has a lot of books, digital materials, and research tools.

Q5. How do you help new students?

Ans. Orientation activities and peer support help new students feel at home.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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