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:
2047th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,563 Help


Students who attend Westview K-8 usually attend:

High:    Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,222

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.3%
Hispanic:
20.5%
White:
15.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Compare Details Westview K-8 ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 97th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Westview K-8 ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.74. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Westview K-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (56.3%), Hispanic (20.5%), White (15.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westview K-8 is 14.9, which is the 27th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westview K-8 is $12,563, which is the 29th 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 905th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Westview K-8 in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 37.46 1316th 1985 33.7%
2012 49.12 1017th 1984 48.7%
2013 43.69 1145th 2029 43.6%
2014 37.55 1317th 2064 36.2%
2016 22.81 1672nd 2087 19.9%
2017 18.10 1834th 2112 13.2%
2018 12.31 1960th 2118 7.5%
2019 10.49 2050th 2182 6.0%
2021 18.34 1884th 2247 16.2%
2022 20.68 1837th 2219 17.2%
2023 20.04 1892nd 2240 15.5%
2024 14.61 2047th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 57.24 418th 891 53.1%
2012 49.56 470th 897 47.6%
2013 36.98 617th 956 35.5%
2014 24.21 787th 999 21.2%
2016 26.58 748th 997 25.0%
2017 22.55 820th 1031 20.5%
2018 15.11 910th 1035 12.1%
2019 13.36 977th 1099 11.1%
2021 21.70 911th 1136 19.8%
2022 24.46 894th 1148 22.1%
2023 26.52 888th 1177 24.6%
2024 26.74 905th 1196 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Westview K-8 Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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


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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Open Quote 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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 2050th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1892nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 9.5%
Ranks 977th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 888th 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)3126
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5147
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)4440
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)3048
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)4252
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)6458
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)2524
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5047
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)3037
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Westview K-8)2329
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Duval)4948
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)3635
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4743
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)2436
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5141
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)2125
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4442
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)2730
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)4741
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westview K-8)3133
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4942
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westview K-8)1234
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)3228
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Westview K-8)2628
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Duval)4035
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Westview K-8)4973
 24%
   End of Course Civics (Duval)6963
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Westview K-8)5392
 39%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)6055
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12741222
 4.1%
African American697688
 1.3%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian1417
 21.4%
Hispanic176250
 42%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White303192
 36.6%
Two or More Races7667
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.3%63.2%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westview K-8

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,222 students attended Westview K-8.

Students at Westview K-8 are 56% African American, 20% Hispanic, 16% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

High : Westside High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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