Westwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 350 students in Westwood School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public pre schools in Massachusetts.
Public Preschools in Westwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 36% statewide average).
The top ranked public preschool in Westwood School District is Downey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Westwood School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
514 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
367 Students
11,935 Students
% Asian Students
13%
6%
# Hispanic Students
185 Students
61,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
30%
# Black Students
60 Students
25,234 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
2,116 Students
97,761 Students
% White Students
73%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
161 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
9,857 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
29,964
# Students in K Grade:
195
33,226
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
31,595
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
28,242
# Students in 3rd Grade:
184
24,458
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
23,085
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
18,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
7,774
# Students in 7th Grade:
214
3,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
4,130
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
564
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
572
# Students in 11th Grade:
235
531
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
486
# Ungraded Students:
-
74
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,029 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,214 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,890 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
