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Westwood Middle School

1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 189 students in grades 6-8, Westwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Westwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westwood Middle School's student population of 189 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 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 Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2684 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
40%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westwood Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westwood Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westwood Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Westwood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood Middle School's ranking?
Westwood Middle School is ranked #2684 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Westwood Middle School?
189 students attend Westwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Westwood Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood Middle School offer ?
Westwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood Middle School part of?
Westwood Middle School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood Middle School located?
Westwood Middle School is located in the Westside Connection neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 7 other public schools located in Westside Connection.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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