Westview Middle School

Westview Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
101 Westview Blvd,  Goose Creek, SC
Berkeley County School District
3.2
5.0
852 Students
B
Niche Grade
Westview Middle School lies on the northern end of the Goose Creek community and serves sixth to eighth-grade students. With dedicated teachers and motivated students, it’s common for the school to receive quality test scores and student growth rates. The public middle school has larger-than-average classes, which provide students with practical peer learning and leadership opportunities. Westview Middle offers many special programs like multiple summer camps, exploratory courses, and honors classes. Students can learn new skills and find their passion through band, art, chorus, orchestra, and STEM classes. Annual events like the spelling bee, eighth-grade dance, book fair, Back to School Festival, and performing arts performances keep students busy after school and provide opportunities for the community to connect with the teachers and staff. Boasting average and above-average test scores in each subject area, the school has a strong reputation throughout the Goose Creek community. Many students are involved in extracurricular activities, including one of the many sports teams, Colorguard camp, STEM camp, and more. With a dedicated guidance program and emphasis on individual student growth and opportunities, the teachers and staff ensure that students receive the tools and knowledge needed to move on to high school and future endeavors confidently.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
100%
State Average
1.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
291:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
48.9%
Black
21.1%
Hispanic
19.4%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
11/8/2019
Westview is a good safe school. The teachers keep in touch with the parents and pay close attention to the kids who need it most.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/9/2018
We moved into this schools zone solely for the purpose of allowing our children to attend Westview Elementary and Westview Middle. They are by far the top schools in Berkeley County SC.
5.0 parent
4/30/2012
I transferred my 6th grade child from a private school to WMS in the middle of the year. My child had been in this private area school since she was 4 years old. My child was not doing well in this 6th grade private school and was having issues of being bullied. The private school said the issue was...
5.0 parent
3/7/2011
this is our first year in middle school with my oldest who is in 6th grade. I have to say that so far we have had a really good year. the 6th grade teachers are awesome. They teach in a way that helps my child really grasp what is being taught! The administration is always helpful and communication...
5.0 student
12/9/2007

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