West View Elementary School

515 West Victoria Avenue

School District

Burlington-Edison
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 08, 2012

Patience is a virtue. I have two daughters who are English experts enrolled in this school. For the first Primary years of school (K-3) it is expected that the English will not be the primary focus (thus the Dual Language program). Students who's 1st language is English need to gain a firm grasp on the new language they are learning (in order to learn fluency). Yes, tests done in English may show the grade scores as lower, BUT the English speaking students will develop much quicker in the Upper grades as they progress rapidly in their 1st language, English. It is an 8 year commitment to bringing your child to complete Spanish/English fluency. I believe that Dual language schools should not be tested in a State Standard way. Immersion schools should develop a different type of Universal Bi-lingual Test in order to demonstrate that the program is not failing.... It is in fact progressing, beyond one language. I recommend this school if you want your child to gain knowledge beyond one language. The commitment involves the parent being supportive to the school, teachers, students, other parents, and most importantly to their own child's new embarkment of dual language proficiency.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2011

This is one of the three poorest performing schools in the state of Washington, based on testing data. The school's enrollment has been in steady decline for the past several years. The district has been propping up enrollment at this school by allowing out-of-district students in its "dual language" program. There has been slight improvement lately in test data, as a percentage. But this is largely because of a very low baseline.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2010

My experience with Westview started in 1996 when I was researching schools in town for my son. Westview was recommended hands down because of its great teachers. Both of my children attended Westview from Kindergarten to 8th grade. The changes in the school from 1996 to today are monumental and not in a good way. I don't even recognize the school that my son started in 1996. The Dual Language program is the only emphasis at the school and heaven forbid you should have any questions about it. The principal will suggest you transfer to a different school in the district. There are still really good teachers at Westview but the best keep transfering to other schools and now retiring. I am sad to see what the school has become. I would not recommend it to another parent.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2010

The dual-language program is awesome!
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2010

My Child has been at west view since kindergarten and they are now in 5th grade. I feel that this school is doing a commendable thing for the Hispanic community. However the primarily English speaking children at the school are loosing a vital part of their education. I am going to be pulling my child at the end of this year due to continued low test scores, and the inability for my child to learn the subjects that are taught in Spanish. I understand this program was started due to a need for the Spanish students to learn English. However I do not think My child will be ready for high school since they have not learned what they need to be ready for high school. I feel that the idea of the school is great, and that it could be a very positive thing. However at this time, its not.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2010

West View Elementary houses some of our poorest children in our community. It is major need of a new playground that is safe and clean for our children to be able to play and be active. Also, West View provides an envioronment for all children and families. They have an excellent dual-language program for children to grow and learn two large cultures in our community. This opens doors for many students in their futures.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2010

West View provides a great learning environment to students with many barriers to achievement. They deserve the support of the commnity for the tremendous job they are doing in providing a nurturing and caring place where students know they are valued.
Submitted by other on May 05, 2010

West View connects with the children, parents, and community in a deep and vital way. I am with the ESL and GED program at the local Community College so I work with the parents of children at the school. Many of these parents don't yet speak English but they already have a comfort and trust of what West View is doing for their children and the community
Submitted by other on May 05, 2010

A tremendous caring attitude for their strudents. A commitment to provide a good education despite many barriers. The students are terrific!
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2010

Five star school & love the bilingual program.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2010

A wonderful community of staff, students, and parents fill up our school!
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2010

West View has great teaching & the teachers always have time to help a student out. They do all they can so their student can have a good education.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2010

Great school with really great teachers!! Love that school .
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2010

I love West View, because we celebrate and honor diversity of all types daily. Parents, students, staff, community members.....we all are a team!
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2010

I like West View because the teachers and staff make it a great place!
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2010

The teachers and support staff are caring and open. It's easy to tell the student's are number one.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2010

it is a very good school and the only dual lenguage in Burlington District.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

I love west view because it`s a good school and builingual school.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

It is a great school where children can learn and feel they are at home. Children can express their values and traditions without being afraid of what people will say.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2010

It is the only dual-language school in our city & the teachers are fabulous!