Serving 448 students in grades 1-4, Westview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Westview Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westview Elementary School's ranking?
Westview Elementary School is ranked #406 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Westview Elementary School often compared to?
Westview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cuba City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
448 students attend Westview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Westview Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westview Elementary School offer ?
Westview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Westview Elementary School part of?
Westview Elementary School is part of Platteville School District.
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