Westview Primary serves 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Westview Primary's student population of 668 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westview Primary is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
27%
31%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Westview Primary?
668 students attend Westview Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Westview Primary students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Primary?
Westview Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westview Primary offer ?
Westview Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westview Primary part of?
Westview Primary is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/29/2020
My kids go to west view primary school the student teacher Radio seem not true. It is 23-25 kids: 1 teacher they allow substitute teacher for a kindergarten class not for 2nd or 3rd grad.. it seems like play ground is quite small for the kids but before and after pick up system is very safely organized .
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