Westwood Middle School
Tel:
(616)819-3322
- Westwood Middle School serves 306 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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Westwood Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Westwood Middle School's student population of 306 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 306 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westwood Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westwood Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #3049 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 8% |
| Black | 30% | 18% |
| White | 16% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westwood Middle School is Newcomers Community School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kent Education Center--oakleigh (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John Ball Park Zoo School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Newcomers Community School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 84 students
0.3 miles
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-3160 0.3 9-12 84 - Grand Rapids John Ball Park Zoo School Grades: 6 | 61 students
0.7 miles
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-3344 0.7 6 61 - Grand Rapids Kent Education Center--oakleigh Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 44 students
0.9 miles
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-2717 0.9 K-8 44 - Grand Rapids Sibley School Grades: K-5 | 341 students
0.9 miles
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-3100 0.9 K-5 341 - Grand Rapids Stocking Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 290 students
0.9 miles
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-3130 0.9 K-5 290
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