Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Westwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood Middle serves a central area in Danville, VA, covering approximately 30.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood Middle School's student population of 642 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1716 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Middle School's ranking?
Westwood Middle School is ranked #1716 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Westwood Middle School often compared to?
Westwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O. Trent Bonner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Middle School?
642 students attend Westwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Westwood Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Middle School offer ?
Westwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Westwood Middle School part of?
Westwood Middle School is part of Danville City School District.
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