West View Elementary School

Summary:

West View Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 457 students in grades K-5 in the North Hills School District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic performance, supporting diverse student populations, and providing a well-resourced learning environment.

West View Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its impressive performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 57.5% of all students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the North Hills School District average of 58.6%. In PSSA Science, an impressive 90.3% of all students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 65.6% and the district average of 82.4%. The school's strong performance extends to PSSA English Language Arts as well, with 73.9% of all students proficient or better, outpacing the state average of 53.8% and the district average of 74%.

West View Elementary School's commitment to supporting diverse student populations is also noteworthy. The school ranks 100 out of 1,043 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its support of disabled students, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. For low socioeconomic status students, the school ranks 327 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating. This level of support for these student subgroups, coupled with the school's overall academic excellence, suggests that West View Elementary has created an inclusive and nurturing learning environment for all its students, regardless of their background or needs.


Detail:

Public K-5

 47 Chalfonte Ave
       Pittsburgh, PA  15229-1824


(412) 318-1502

District: North Hills School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,492 Help


Students who attend West View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Hills Middle School
High:    North Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Two or more races:
10.1%
African American:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West View Elementary School ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the North Hills School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West View Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the North Hills School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), two or more races (10.1%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the North Hills School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West View Elementary School is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the North Hills School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West View Elementary School is $16,492, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the North Hills School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West View Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West View Elementary School 321st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West View Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
White students:


North Hills School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Hills School District 77th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West View Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.93 106th 1302 91.9%
2004 88.26 91st 1308 93.0%
2005 80.28 190th 1299 85.4%
2006 66.16 565th 1545 63.4%
2007 66.13 586th 1555 62.3%
2008 59.84 746th 1551 51.9%
2009 59.39 763rd 1549 50.7%
2010 64.88 638th 1579 59.6%
2011 74.74 346th 1597 78.3%
2012 77.82 284th 1599 82.2%
2013 71.78 451st 1519 70.3%
2014 71.95 453rd 1467 69.1%
2016 79.58 284th 1554 81.7%
2017 82.98 221st 1547 85.7%
2018 86.29 140th 1530 90.8%
2019 83.57 202nd 1544 86.9%
2021 69.41 447th 1433 68.8%
2022 78.25 322nd 1534 79.0%
2023 78.07 321st 1534 79.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.48 327th 1414 76.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.51 100th 1043 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at West View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.04 378th 1236 69.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

West View Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, December 21, 2009

Open Quote Some of the teachers in this school can not handle the curriculum Some do not know how to use common sense methods to control their classes. There is a large population of special ed children in this school. The principal is unpopular and does not live in the North Hills community. The school district is re-districting the elementary schools and the school district is proposing to raise taxes. All of the private schools in this area have had the highest enrollment numbers in their respective school histories. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West View Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 445 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1990 491 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 509 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1992 558 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 575 4 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 576 5 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 588 5 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1996 588 5 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1997 586 5 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 558 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 519 13 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 510 8 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2001 509 11 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 455 10 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2003 455 10 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2004 467 10 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 473 11 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 480 20 8 1 3 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 477 28 10 2 3 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 456 25 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2009 471 23 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2010 496 18 9 1 0 n/a n/a 1 525
2011 485 15 12 2 0 0 2 0 516
2012 462 25 11 4 0 0 0 0 502
2013 468 20 8 9 0 0 3 0 508
2014 465 18 7 12 0 0 10 0 512
2015 449 20 7 12 0 0 25 0 513
2016 440 22 5 12 0 0 38 0 517
2017 468 17 7 11 3 0 39 0 545
2018 481 11 8 8 3 0 40 0 551
2019 470 10 6 11 1 0 49 0 547
2020 437 13 6 12 1 0 51 0 520
2021 365 12 11 12 1 0 42 0 443
2022 366 14 6 11 1 0 41 0 439
2023 371 18 10 12 0 0 46 0 457

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 West View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 25.5 15.9 n/a
1989 447 27.2 16.4 n/a
1990 495 28.2 17.5 0
1991 515 27.3 18.8 n/a
1992 566 31.6 17.9 n/a
1993 585 28.5 20.5 n/a
1994 588 30.0 19.6 n/a
1995 603 32.0 18.8 n/a
1996 603 32.0 18.8 n/a
1997 600 31.0 19.4 n/a
1998 572 32.0 17.9 n/a
1999 540 35.0 15.4 n/a
2000 529 35.0 15.1 21.7
2001 529 35.5 14.9 24
2002 479 33.7 14.2 22.3
2003 479 33.7 14.2 22.3
2004 487 33.0 14.8 25.3
2005 497 32.7 15.2 21.5
2006 512 33.5 15.3 31.8
2007 520 33.5 15.5 28.8
2008 490 36.4 13.5 29.6
2009 509 37.1 13.7 27.3
2010 525 37.1 14.1 30.2
2011 516 36.7 14.0 24.4
2012 502 33.9 14.7 30.7
2013 508 34.3 14.7 40
2014 512 34.0 15.0 42.2
2015 513 36.0 14.2 40.9
2016 517 35.0 14.7 42.6
2017 545 39.9 13.6 40.7
2018 551 39.9 13.7 36.5
2019 547 38.1 14.3 40
2020 520 34.1 15.2 37.9
2021 443 30.3 14.5 35.9
2022 439 31.3 13.9 28.7
2023 457 31.7 14.4 35.7

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 West View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 25.5 15.9 n/a
1989 447 27.2 16.4 n/a
1990 495 28.2 17.5 0
1991 515 27.3 18.8 n/a
1992 566 31.6 17.9 n/a
1993 585 28.5 20.5 n/a
1994 588 30.0 19.6 n/a
1995 603 32.0 18.8 n/a
1996 603 32.0 18.8 n/a
1997 600 31.0 19.4 n/a
1998 572 32.0 17.9 n/a
1999 540 35.0 15.4 n/a
2000 529 35.0 15.1 21.7
2001 529 35.5 14.9 24
2002 479 33.7 14.2 22.3
2003 479 33.7 14.2 22.3
2004 487 33.0 14.8 25.3
2005 497 32.7 15.2 21.5
2006 512 33.5 15.3 31.8
2007 520 33.5 15.5 28.8
2008 490 36.4 13.5 29.6
2009 509 37.1 13.7 27.3
2010 525 37.1 14.1 30.2
2011 516 36.7 14.0 24.4
2012 502 33.9 14.7 30.7
2013 508 34.3 14.7 40
2014 512 34.0 15.0 42.2
2015 513 36.0 14.2 40.9
2016 517 35.0 14.7 42.6
2017 545 39.9 13.6 40.7
2018 551 39.9 13.7 36.5
2019 547 38.1 14.3 40
2020 520 34.1 15.2 37.9
2021 443 30.3 14.5 35.9
2022 439 31.3 13.9 28.7
2023 457 31.7 14.4 35.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West View Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $387 (2.6%) $14,500 (97.4%) $14,888
2020 $415 (2.5%) $15,884 (97.4%) $16,300
2021 $503 (2.9%) $16,700 (97.1%) $17,203
2022 $953 (5.8%) $15,539 (94.2%) $16,492

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West View Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 321st of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West View Elementary School)8459
 25%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West View Elementary School)80.873.8
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (West View Elementary School)51.462.5
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (West View Elementary School)90.390.3
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West View Elementary School)79.473.6
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (West View Elementary School)69.151.3
 17.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West View Elementary School)88.874.4
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (West View Elementary School)67.157.5
 9.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West View Elementary School)90.390.3
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West View Elementary School)8473.9
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students547457
 16.5%
African American1018
 80%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White470371
 21.1%
Two or More Races4946
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%35.7%
 4.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended West View Elementary School.

West View Elementary School ranks 321st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Hills Middle School
High : North Hills High School

Students at West View Elementary School are 81% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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

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