Westview Middle School

1410 West Alexander Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 687 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Westview Middle School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#723 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
33%
43%
43%
52%
44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
39%
31%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
687 students attend Westview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Westview Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 15% 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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