Westview K-8

Summary:

Westview K-8 is a public elementary and middle school located in Jacksonville, Florida, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 1,222 students. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westview K-8 faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a higher percentage of African American students (56.3%) and a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 24.3% in 2019-2020 to 52.0% in 2022-2023. Academically, Westview K-8 consistently underperforms the Duval District and Florida state averages across various subject areas and grade levels, with only 24% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 49% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.18% to 66.11% over the past three years, which is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Crystal Springs Elementary School and Enterprise Learning Academy.

Despite the school's challenges, Westview K-8 has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $10,122 in 2019-2020 to $12,563 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending per student at most of the nearby schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 1,145 out of 2,029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 2,047 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is performing worse relative to other schools in the state. The school's high rates of poverty and racial diversity may be contributing factors to its underperformance, and Westview K-8 may need to implement comprehensive strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

5270 Connie Jean Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210

(904) 573-1082

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
2047^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,563

Students who attend Westview K-8 usually attend:

High:

Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 1,242

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.6%

Hispanic:

19.5%

White:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westview K-8 ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 97^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Westview K-8 ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Westview K-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (57.6%), Hispanic (19.5%), White (15.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westview K-8 is 15.3, which is the 30^th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Westview K-8 employs 81 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westview K-8 is $12,563, which is the 29^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westview K-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Westview K-8 905^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Westview K-8 in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westview K-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	37.46	1316^th	1985	33.7%
2012	49.12	1017^th	1984	48.7%
2013	43.69	1145^th	2029	43.6%
2014	37.55	1317^th	2064	36.2%
2016	22.81	1672^nd	2087	19.9%
2017	18.10	1834^th	2112	13.2%
2018	12.31	1960^th	2118	7.5%
2019	10.49	2050^th	2182	6.0%
2021	18.34	1884^th	2247	16.2%
2022	20.68	1837^th	2219	17.2%
2023	20.04	1892^nd	2240	15.5%
2024	14.61	2047^th	2256	9.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Westview K-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	57.24	418^th	891	53.1%
2012	49.56	470^th	897	47.6%
2013	36.98	617^th	956	35.5%
2014	24.21	787^th	999	21.2%
2016	26.58	748^th	997	25.0%
2017	22.55	820^th	1031	20.5%
2018	15.11	910^th	1035	12.1%
2019	13.36	977^th	1099	11.1%
2021	21.70	911^th	1136	19.8%
2022	24.46	894^th	1148	22.1%
2023	26.52	888^th	1177	24.6%
2024	26.74	905^th	1196	24.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

I hate this school I can't wait to take my son out of it Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The principal cares more about herself than the kids!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Westview K-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	316	352	24	102	6	n/a	n/a	32	832
2011	388	438	21	135	3	0	34	0	1019
2012	436	535	23	140	3	0	55	0	1192
2013	388	537	23	158	4	4	58	0	1172
2014	378	573	23	110	2	2	68	0	1156
2015	413	591	19	129	2	3	64	0	1221
2016	358	650	15	125	1	2	74	0	1225
2017	363	649	11	146	1	3	76	0	1249
2018	302	683	12	155	1	2	79	0	1234
2019	303	697	14	176	4	4	76	0	1274
2020	286	673	18	177	5	3	59	0	1221
2021	245	688	16	182	6	2	56	0	1195
2022	234	746	15	251	6	4	57	0	1313
2023	192	688	17	250	5	3	67	0	1222
2024	195	716	19	242	5	4	61	0	1242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westview K-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	832	54.0	15.4	63.4
2011	1019	64.0	15.9	61.7
2012	1192	81.0	14.7	63.2
2013	1172	79.0	14.8	55.7
2014	1156	76.0	15.2	65.7
2015	1221	83.0	14.7	48.6
2016	1225	97.0	12.6	57.4
2017	1249	101.0	12.3	58.3
2018	1234	90.0	13.7	69.3
2019	1274	90.0	14.1	62.3
2020	1221	85.0	14.3	62.7
2021	1195	86.0	13.8	66.1
2022	1313	84.0	15.6	64.9
2023	1222	82.0	14.9	63.2
2024	1242	81.0	15.3	59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westview K-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	832	54.0	15.4	63.4
2011	1019	64.0	15.9	61.7
2012	1192	81.0	14.7	63.2
2013	1172	79.0	14.8	55.7
2014	1156	76.0	15.2	65.7
2015	1221	83.0	14.7	48.6
2016	1225	97.0	12.6	57.4
2017	1249	101.0	12.3	58.3
2018	1234	90.0	13.7	69.3
2019	1274	90.0	14.1	62.3
2020	1221	85.0	14.3	62.7
2021	1195	86.0	13.8	66.1
2022	1313	84.0	15.6	64.9
2023	1222	82.0	14.9	63.2
2024	1242	81.0	15.3	59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westview K-8

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,220 (12.7%)	$8,349 (87.3%)	$9,569
2019	$1,283 (13.7%)	$8,073 (86.3%)	$9,356
2020	$1,750 (17.3%)	$8,373 (82.7%)	$10,122
2021	$2,264 (20.0%)	$9,056 (80.0%)	$11,321
2022	$3,071 (26.8%)	$8,399 (73.2%)	$11,471
2023	$3,379 (26.9%)	$9,184 (73.1%)	$12,563

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westview K-8

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2050^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1892^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	9.5%
Ranks 977^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 888^th of 1177 Middle schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)	31	26	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)	44	40	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)	30	48	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)	42	52	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)	25	24	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)	30	37	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Westview K-8)	23	29	6%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)	36	35	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	47	43	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)	24	36	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	51	41	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)	21	25	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	44	42	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)	27	30	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	47	41	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)	31	33	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	49	42	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)	12	34	22%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Westview K-8)	26	28	2%
8th Grade Science (Duval)	40	35	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Westview K-8)	49	73	24%
End of Course Civics (Duval)	69	63	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Westview K-8)	53	92	39%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1274	1222	4.1%
African American	697	688	1.3%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	14	17	21.4%
Hispanic	176	250	42%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	303	192	36.6%
Two or More Races	76	67	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.3%	63.2%	0.9%

Schools Near Westview K-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westview K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5270 Connie Jean Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 573-1082	1,242	81	15.3	59.9%	195 (15.7%)	716 (57.6%)	242 (19.5%)	19 (1.5%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	61 (4.9%)	14.6	2047^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.3%		20	1892^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.5%	155	24.0	33.0	24.0	31.0	19.0	42.0	37.0	45.0	38.0	42.0	40.0	45.0	18.0	34.0	90.0		75.0	$12,563	$3,379	$9,184
Duval Charter School At Westside	Public, Charter	K-8	9238 103rd St	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 421-0250	975	0	30.8	76.6%	103 (10.6%)	520 (53.3%)	282 (28.9%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	56 (5.7%)	8.7	2177^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.5%		11.2	2118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.4%	59	35.0	27.0	23.0	31.0	25.0	47.0	25.0	37.0	14.0	33.0	45.0	29.0	15.0	36.0	58.0	77.0	58.0	$8,235	$1,028	$7,207
Chaffee Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11400 Sam Caruso Way	Jacksonville	32221	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7510	823	46	17.8	48.2%	256 (31.1%)	382 (46.4%)	94 (11.4%)	13 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	69 (8.4%)	33.5	1527^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.3%		47.3	1151^st of 2240 public elementary schools	48.6%	376	46.0	44.0	38.0				54.0	45.0	47.0				47.0					$10,633	$1,976	$8,657
Gregory Drive Elementary School	Public	K-5	7800 Gregory Dr	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1190	501	28	17.8	72.5%	82 (16.4%)	304 (60.7%)	78 (15.6%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.4%)	19.7	1909^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.4%		18.1	1957^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.6%	48	33.0	34.0	37.0				39.0	47.0	40.0				37.0					$9,409	$2,271	$7,139
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	7750 Tempest St S	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1120	481	25	19.2	71.9%	70 (14.6%)	247 (51.4%)	124 (25.8%)	10 (2.1%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.8%)	13.2	2079^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		17	1984^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.4%	95	41.0	32.0	29.0				37.0	23.0	12.0				41.0					$10,057	$2,613	$7,443
Normandy Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8257 Herlong Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7548	488	26	18.7	76.6%	102 (20.9%)	290 (59.4%)	65 (13.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.9%)	26.7	1716^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.9%		24.1	1768^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.1%	52	38.0	47.0	29.0				44.0	47.0	40.0				46.0					$11,488	$2,693	$8,795
Crystal Springs Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 Hammond Blvd	Jacksonville	32221	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 693-7645	921	58	15.8	64.8%	282 (30.6%)	357 (38.8%)	180 (19.5%)	29 (3.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (7.4%)	30.4	1606^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.8%		29.8	1613^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.0%	7	46.0	30.0	42.0				63.0	40.0	48.0				36.0					$10,941	$2,310	$8,632
Enterprise Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	8085 Old Middleburg Rd S	Jacksonville	32222	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-3260	725	42	17.2	55.3%	141 (19.4%)	369 (50.9%)	117 (16.1%)	34 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.4%)	49.1	1112^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.7%		35.6	1451^st of 2240 public elementary schools	35.2%	339	63.0	45.0	46.0				68.0	59.0	53.0				41.0					$10,774	$2,440	$8,335
Oak Hill Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	6910 Daughtry Blvd S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1030	253	37	6.8	54.2%	65 (25.7%)	135 (53.4%)	27 (10.7%)	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.1%)								(n/a)																		$32,779	$5,992	$26,787
KIPP Impact Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 103rd Street	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 683-6643	712	0	21.4	95.5%	35 (4.9%)	528 (74.2%)	115 (16.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.2%)	13.3	2074^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.1%					(n/a)	20.0			41.0	34.0	32.0	10.0			37.0	50.0	64.0		42.0	94.0		60.0	$11,448	$00	$11,448

Frequently Asked Questions about Westview K-8

Is Westview K-8 a good school?

Westview K-8 ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Westview K-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,242 students attended Westview K-8.

What schools do graduates of Westview K-8 attend?

Students who attend Westview K-8 usually go on to attend:

High : Westside High School

What district is Westview K-8 in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Westview K-8?

Students at Westview K-8 are 58% African American, 19% Hispanic, 16% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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