Serving 829 students in grades 6-8, Westwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 829 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Westwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Westwood Middle School?
829 students attend Westwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Westwood Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood Middle School offer ?
Westwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westwood Middle School part of?
Westwood Middle School is a pioneer in several programs for the district including Positive Behavior Support and CRISS trainings for teachers.
The staff is involved in continuous professional development which enhances instruction and provides many opportunities for student progress.
There is an abundance of communication throughout the staff and administrators where everyone's opinion is heard and valued. There is staff input in all school-wide decisions made.
There are various tutoring and academic aides offered to students throughout the year as well as recreational extra curricula activities through our after school programs.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 829 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
