West View Elementary School
West View Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
West View Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West View Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West View Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of West View Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2805 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
48%
17%
White
25%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West View Elementary School often compared to?
West View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend West View Elementary School?
495 students attend West View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West View Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West View Elementary School offer ?
West View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West View Elementary School part of?
West View Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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