Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Westwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Manchester, TN, covering approximately 12.9 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood Middle School's student population of 472 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to nurture a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child is valued, empowered, and inspired to learn.
School Rankings
Westwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Middle School's ranking?
Westwood Middle School is ranked #939 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westwood Middle School often compared to?
Westwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coffee County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Middle School?
472 students attend Westwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Westwood Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Westwood Middle School offer ?
Westwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Middle School part of?
Westwood Middle School is part of Manchester School District.
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