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#1831 of 2,221 schools in MO

Westview Middle School

Middle School · RIVERVIEW GARDENS

1950 Nemnich St. Louis MO 63, St. Louis, MO 63137

Enrollment

537

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

4.7

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,831 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#125 of 193

public schools

In district

#2 of 13

RIVERVIEW GARDENS

Academic growth

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Westview Middle School

4.7/10

Middle School in St. Louis · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Westview Middle School

Westview Middle School is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of RIVERVIEW GARDENS. Westview Middle School serves approximately 537 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Westview Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,831 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Westview Middle School show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.0
  • MO avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Westview Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

59% of students at Westview Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,486
Chronic Absenteeism59%

Westview Middle School — Students at Westview Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 11.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 16.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2010
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
9%
2024
ELA
12.2%
2025
ELA
18.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.

How Westview Middle School Compares

See how Westview Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.7/10
18th percentile in MO
Academic
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.4/10
Excellent
Environment
1.7/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
59.0%

Location

1950 Nemnich St. Louis MO 63, St. Louis, MO 63137

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Westview Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. (rated 4.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Jennings), with a very similar rating. Another option is FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE (rated 3.9/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Jennings), with a comparable rating. Additionally, R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE (rated 3.4/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
KOCH ELEM. St. Louis 0.1 mi 3.6
ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA St. Louis 0.2 mi
MOLINE ELEM. St. Louis 0.5 mi 4.7
MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis 0.7 mi 4.5
ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings 1.0 mi 3.1
JENNINGS HIGH Jennings 1.0 mi 5.9
NORTHVIEW ELEM. Jennings 1.0 mi 4.1
KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. Jennings 1.1 mi 4.7
LEMASTERS ELEM. St. Louis 1.2 mi 5.1
WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings 1.2 mi 3.2
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis 1.5 mi 4.5
R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE St. Louis 1.4 mi 3.4
GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis 1.5 mi 5.7
GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY Ferguson 1.6 mi 3.9
DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis 1.6 mi 3.3
EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. St. Louis 1.8 mi 5.6
FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE Jennings 2.0 mi 3.9
FAIRVIEW PRIMARY Jennings 2.0 mi 7.3
EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION St. Louis 1.6 mi 3.2
GIBSON ELEM. St. Louis 1.7 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63137 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,597

Median Home Value

$79,400

Median Rent

$1,017/mo

Population

19,690

College Educated

14.7%

Homeownership

48.2%

Avg Commute

25.8 min

Poverty Rate

27.1%

Median Age

38.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CENTRAL MIDDLE Florissant, MO 4.7
STRAFFORD MIDDLE Strafford, MO 4.7
T. S. HILL MIDDLE Dexter, MO 4.7
WINFIELD MIDDLE Winfield, MO 4.7
CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE St. Louis, MO 4.8
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis, MO 4.8

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
26 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Free/Reduced Lunch
100.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.0%

District

RIVERVIEW GARDENS
District Enrollment
5,100
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,486
District Rank
#2 of 13

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