- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, SC
Westview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450234000871
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westview Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Westview Middle held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 450234000871 · Greenwood, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Westview Middle held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Westview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- This school
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- Northside Midd 593
Northside Middle
593 students
What this shows Westview Middle reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview Middle compares
Westview Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
African American 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Westview Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Greenwood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westview Middle
How many students attend Westview Middle?
Westview Middle has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Middle is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westview Middle?
100.0% of students at Westview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westview Middle is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Middle?
Westview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westview Middle rank among middle schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Westview Middle, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary (680 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.