Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westview Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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
#732 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
72%
32%
White
15%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westview Elementary School's ranking?
Westview Elementary School is ranked #732 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Westview Elementary School often compared to?
Westview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wa Threadgill Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
599 students attend Westview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Westview Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Westview Elementary School offer ?
Westview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westview Elementary School part of?
Westview Elementary School is part of Phenix City School District.
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