Top Rankings
Westwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,842 students in Westwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Westwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Westwood School District are Westwood High School, Martha Jones and William E Sheehan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Westwood School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,842 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westwood School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.4%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,861 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,144 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$123 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,861
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$43,144
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Westwood School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Martha Jones
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Martha Jones Rd
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
William E Sheehan
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Pond Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Downey
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Downey Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
E W Thurston Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood School District?
Westwood School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,842 students.
What is the rank of Westwood School District?
Westwood School District is ranked #15 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood School District?
71% of Westwood School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood School District?
Westwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Westwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,144 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
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