Westwood Middle School
Westwood Middle School serves 720 students in grades 6-8.
Westwood Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 720 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 720 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westwood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westwood Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3207 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 33% |
| Black | 28% | 22% |
| White | 26% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Winter Haven Inwood Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 374 students10
1.0 miles
2200 Avenue G Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5369 1 PK-5 374 - Winter Haven Fred G. Garner Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 640 students10
1.2 miles
2500 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5455 1.2 PK-5 640 - Auburndale East Area Adult School
2.1 miles
300 Bridgers Ave E
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5475 2.1 n/a n/a - Auburndale Auburndale Central Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 405 students10
2.3 miles
320 Lemon St
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5450 2.3 PK-5 405 - Winter Haven Cypress Junction Montessori Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 158 students10
2.3 miles
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 332-2887 2.3 PK-8 158
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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