Serving 692 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westview Middle serves the southern part of Greenwood, SC, covering an area of approximately 195 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westview Middle School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
692 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Middle School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #723 out of 1,118 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Westview Middle School?
692 students attend Westview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Westview Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westview Middle School part of?
Westview Middle School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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