Serving 678 students in grades 6-8, Westview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Westview Middle School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Middle School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
38%
32%
White
44%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westview Middle School's ranking?
Westview Middle School is ranked #610 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Westview Middle School often compared to?
Westview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewer Middle School, Northside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Westview Middle School?
678 students attend Westview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Westview Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Middle School?
Westview Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westview Middle School offer ?
Westview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westview Middle School part of?
Westview Middle School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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