Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
West View Elementary School's student population of 490 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West View Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1041 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
14%
13%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West View Elementary School's ranking?
West View Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West View Elementary School often compared to?
West View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burris Laboratory School, Royerton Elementary School, Selma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend West View Elementary School?
490 students attend West View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West View Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West View Elementary School?
West View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West View Elementary School offer ?
West View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West View Elementary School part of?
West View Elementary School is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.
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