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#83 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 5% in state

Westview Elementary School

Middle School · Westview School Corporation · Topeka, IN

A Westview School Corporation middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1715 S 600 W, Topeka, IN 46571

  • Math 69% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+27.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,805
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Westview Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
58%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Westview 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,705

Median home value

$312,900

Median rent

$918/mo

College educated

3.7%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Yoder SchoolPrivate · tuition3.21–83.1 mi39Compare →
Sunrise RidgePrivate · tuitionNot rated1–83.4 mi27Compare →
Maple Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition4.81–83.5 mi34Compare →
Shipshe Meadows SchoolPrivate · tuition3.51–84.1 mi34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Westview School Corporation

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westview Elementary School is listed in Westview School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westview Elementary School

Westview Elementary School is a public middle school in Topeka, IN, part of Westview School Corporation, serving approximately 330 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westview Elementary School

What grades does Westview Elementary School serve?

Westview Elementary School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Westview Elementary School?

Westview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westview Elementary School rank in IN?

Westview Elementary School ranks #83 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Westview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Westview Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westview Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Westview Elementary School a charter school?

No, Westview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Westview Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Westview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westview Elementary School?

36.7% of students at Westview 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
LaGrange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
Area population (ZIP 46571)
6,321
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
25.2
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 46571; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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