Below Average
#1831 of 2,221 schools in MO
Westview Middle School
Middle School · Riverview Gardens · St. Louis, MO
A Riverview Gardens middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1950 Nemnich St. Louis MO 63, St. Louis, MO 63137
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westview Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westview Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$45,597
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–6 | 1.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| R. G. Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Riverview Gardens
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westview Middle School is listed in RIVERVIEW GARDENS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westview Middle School
Westview Middle School is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Riverview Gardens, serving approximately 537 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,831 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westview Middle School
What grades does Westview Middle School serve?
Westview Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westview Middle School?
Westview Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westview Middle School rank in MO?
Westview Middle School ranks #1,831 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Westview Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westview Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westview Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westview Middle School a charter school?
No, Westview Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westview Middle School a Title I school?
No, Westview Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westview Middle School?
100.0% of students at Westview Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.0%
- Phone
- (314) 489-9808
- Area population (ZIP 63137)
- 19,690
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 63137; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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