Serving 1,691 students in grades 5-8, Westwood Intermediate & Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Intermediate & Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Intermediate & Middle School?
1,691 students attend Westwood Intermediate & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Westwood Intermediate & Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Intermediate & Middle School?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Intermediate & Middle School offer ?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Westwood Intermediate & Middle School part of?
As a close relative of a student here, I have heard many complaints. She is picked on, hurt (emotionally and physically), and does not enjoy her learning experience. Do not make the mistake her parents have. This school has too many awful influences including pre-teenage pregnancies and drug use.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jkarl
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