West View Elementary

West View Elementary serves 202 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Knoxville, Tennessee. With 17 full-time teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition as a high-performing elementary school, receiving a 7.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #130 out of 1,796 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 93rd percentile among Tennessee schools.

This strong performance reflects the dedication of both faculty and students in creating a successful learning environment. Located on Mingle Avenue in Knox County, West View Elementary sits in a diverse residential neighborhood where the median household income is $55,517 and median home values are $172,300. The surrounding community shows a mix of educational backgrounds, with 27% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while 16.9% of families experience poverty, indicating the school serves students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school operates within Knoxville's mid-size city environment, providing students with access to urban resources while maintaining the more intimate feel of a neighborhood elementary school with just over 200 students.

While current test scores at West View Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.