Below Average
#1496 of 1,823 schools in IN
West View Elementary School
Elementary School · Muncie Community Schools · Muncie, IN
A Muncie Community Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3401 W Gilbert St, Muncie, IN 47304
- Math 34% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West View Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West View Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,863/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muncie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,756
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Burris Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Youth Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muncie Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West View Elementary School is listed in Muncie Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West View Elementary School
West View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muncie, IN, part of Muncie Community Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,496 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West View Elementary School
What grades does West View Elementary School serve?
West View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West View Elementary School?
West View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West View Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West View Elementary School rank in IN?
West View Elementary School ranks #1,496 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is West View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West View Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West View Elementary School a charter school?
No, West View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West View Elementary School?
48.0% of students at West View Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (765) 747-5437
- Area population (ZIP 47304)
- 31,432
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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