Serving 678 students in grades 7-8, Westfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westfield Middle School's student population of 678 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westfield Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
71%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield Middle School's ranking?
Westfield Middle School is ranked #1206 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Westfield Middle School often compared to?
Westfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Westfield Middle School?
678 students attend Westfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westfield Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westfield Middle School?
Westfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westfield Middle School offer ?
Westfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westfield Middle School part of?
Westfield Middle School is part of Westfield School District.
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