Westwood Intermediate & Middle School vs. Fridley Middle School
Should I attend Westwood Intermediate & Middle School or Fridley Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Fridley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,701 students in grades 5-8, Westwood Intermediate & Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 791 students in grades 5-8, Fridley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
1,701 students
791 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1333 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
419
188
Grade 6 Students
420
185
Grade 7 Students
404
202
Grade 8 Students
458
216
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
9%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
16%
% Black
11%
43%
% White
53%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
16%
