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Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet

7630 Arapaho Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 651 students in grades 7-8, Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet's student population of 651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
651 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3110 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
13%
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White
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet's ranking?
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet is ranked #3110 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet?
651 students attend Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet?
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet offer ?
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet part of?
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet located?
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet is located in the Far North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in Far North Dallas.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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