West View Elementary School
Tel:
(815)654-4945
- West View Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
West View Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- West View Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West View Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West View Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3362 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 46% | 17% |
| White | 32% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford SD 205 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West View Elementary School is Roosevelt Center (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Conklin Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Conklin Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 334 students
0.9 miles
3003 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)654-4860 0.9 K-5 334 - Rockford R K Welsh Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 470 students
1.1 miles
2100 Huffman Blvd
Rockford, IL 61103
(815)966-3260 1.1 K-5 470 - Loves Park Loves Park Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-6 | 345 students
1.2 miles
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815)654-4501 1.2 1-6 345 - Rockford Summerdale Early Childhood Center Magnet School
Grades: PK | 417 students
1.2 miles
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)966-3750 1.2 PK 417 - Rockford West Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 887 students
1.3 miles
1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815)966-3200 1.3 6-8 887
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