Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West View Elementary serves the southwest part of Knoxville, TN, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
West View Elementary School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
West View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West View Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1569 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Hispanic
42%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West View Elementary School's ranking?
West View Elementary School is ranked #1569 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West View Elementary School?
204 students attend West View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of West View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West View Elementary School offer ?
West View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West View Elementary School part of?
West View Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is West View Elementary School located?
West View Elementary School is located in the West View neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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