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Westwood Middle School's mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self directed and productive members of society. We are dedicated to improving student achievement and building positive relationships within our school community.
School Overview:
Westwood Middle School
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| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 8 | |
| County | Kent County, MI | |
| Students & Faculty | ||
| Total Students | 372 students | |
| % Male / % Female | 28% / 72% | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 6 - 132 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 123 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 117 students | ||
This School
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(MI) School Average
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | 1:18 |
| Students by Ethnicity | This School
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(MI) School Average
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| % American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | n/a | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| % Black | 21% | 17% |
| % White | 21% | 74% |
| Unknown | 56% | n/a |
| Additional Student Information | This School
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(MI) School Average
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 36% |
| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Performance | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Public s School District | |
This School's Agency
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(MI) District Average
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| Number of Schools Managed | 74 | 3 |
| Number of Students Managed | 18,460 students | 896 students |
| District Total Revenue | $267,536,000 | $10,826,000 |
| District Expenditure | $290,119,000 | $10,901,000 |
| District Revenue / Student | $14,493 | $12,083 |
| District Expenditure / Student | $15,716 | $12,166 |
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In the News:
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Grand Rapids students receive flags from military pen pals (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
posted on December 8, 2010 at 12:37:41 am
Two years ago, seventh-graders at Westwood Middle School sent letters to U.S. service members. Most of the students now attend Union High School.
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (49504) | School Zip (49504)
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(MI) State Average
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| Population (Approximate) | 40,199 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 25% | 24% |
| Median Household Income | $38,835 | $46,604 |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 74% / 26% |
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Nearby Schools:
- John Ball Park Zoo School - 60 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Harrison Middle School - 310 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Blandford Nature Center - 60 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- Grand Rapids Montessori Public School - 325 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy - 180 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
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