Westwood Middle School
- Westwood Middle School serves 759 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Westwood Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Westwood Middle School's student population of 759 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 759 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westwood Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westwood Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3135 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 32% |
| Black | 29% | 22% |
| White | 24% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westwood Middle School is New Beginnings High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cypress Junction Montessori (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Inwood Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winter Haven Inwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
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Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863)291-5369 1.0 PK-5 396 - Winter Haven Fred G. Garner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 680 students
1.2 miles
2500 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863)965-5455 1.2 PK-5 680 - Auburndale East Area Adult School Grades: AE
2.1 miles
300 Bridgers Ave E
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863)965-5475 2.1 AE n/a - Auburndale Auburndale Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
2.3 miles
320 Lemon St
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863)965-5450 2.3 PK-5 423 - Winter Haven Cypress Junction Montessori Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 137 students
2.3 miles
201 Ave B Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33882
(863)332-2887 2.3 PK-8 137
School Reviews
| 5 Westwood Middle School is a pioneer in several programs for the district including Positive Behavior Support and CRISS trainings for teachers.
The staff is involved in continuous professional development which enhances instruction and provides many opportunities for student progress.
There is an abundance of communication throughout the staff and administrators where everyone's opinion is heard and valued. There is staff input in all school-wide decisions made.
There are various tutoring and academic aides offered to students throughout the year as well as recreational extra curricula activities through our after school programs. - Posted by Teacher - nidia |
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