Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Westview Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
15%
12%
White
54%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westview Elementary School's ranking?
Westview Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Westview Elementary School often compared to?
Westview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
509 students attend Westview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Westview Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westview Elementary School offer ?
Westview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westview Elementary School part of?
Westview Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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