Westfield High School

Summary:

Westfield High School is a public high school in Houston, Texas, serving 2,574 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westfield High School faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to the state average, with 40.75% African American and 51.59% Hispanic students. Academically, Westfield High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams ranging from just 8.38% in Algebra I to 48.57% in U.S. History. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 78.9% is lower than the state average, and it has a higher dropout rate than nearby schools like Spring High School and Andy Dekaney High School. Additionally, 81.08% of Westfield High School's students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be contributing to the school's challenges.

The underperformance of minority student groups at Westfield High School is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates for African American students in Algebra I at just 12%, compared to the state average of 45%. The school also struggles to meet the needs of English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools for these subgroups. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and collaboration with the broader community to support the success of all students at Westfield High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 16713 Ella Blvd
       Houston, TX  77090-4213


(281) 891-7130

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1740th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,917 Help


Feeder schools for Westfield High School:

Elementary:    Bammel Elementary
    Beneke Elementary
    Deloras E Thompson Elementary
    Donna Lewis Elementary
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Middle:    Edwin M Wells Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  2,301

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.1%
African American:
40.0%
Asian:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Compare Details Westfield High School ranks worse than 87.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked high schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.6. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westfield High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.1%), African American (40%), Asian (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westfield High School is 17.2. 3 high schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westfield High School is $9,917, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield High School 1740th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Westfield High School in the ranking list.)

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Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.72 812th 1427 43.1%
2005 43.75 993rd 1429 30.5%
2006 36.61 1079th 1430 24.5%
2007 32.83 1189th 1497 20.6%
2008 38.61 1137th 1510 24.7%
2009 40.12 1174th 1539 23.7%
2010 40.71 1228th 1568 21.7%
2011 37.00 1352nd 1672 19.1%
2012 41.85 1055th 1603 34.2%
2013 40.75 1104th 1652 33.2%
2014 35.82 1240th 1734 28.5%
2015 32.48 1325th 1743 24.0%
2016 25.62 1441st 1762 18.2%
2017 21.59 1413th 1777 20.5%
2018 19.43 1482nd 1797 17.5%
2019 17.81 1559th 1857 16.0%
2021 10.78 1676th 1861 9.9%
2022 12.46 1666th 1876 11.2%
2023 8.82 1771st 1961 9.7%
2024 12.60 1740th 1987 12.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.39 417th 582 28.4%
2019 20.27 509th 604 15.7%
2021 3.32 576th 588 2.0%
2024 13.19 662nd 730 9.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.73 785th 1113 29.5%
2019 29.50 818th 1136 28.0%
2021 25.63 951st 1195 20.4%
2022 22.91 1038th 1278 18.8%
2023 16.92 1204th 1371 12.2%
2024 19.85 1199th 1435 16.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.13 1164th 1347 13.6%
2019 25.44 1125th 1357 17.1%
2021 23.87 1197th 1382 13.4%
2022 28.50 1092nd 1418 23.0%
2023 22.09 1303rd 1478 11.8%
2024 28.60 1204th 1547 22.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.32 1485th 1794 17.2%
2019 21.74 1554th 1818 14.5%
2021 13.69 1658th 1848 10.3%
2022 16.74 1605th 1847 13.1%
2023 11.71 1702nd 1897 10.3%
2024 15.19 1675th 1883 11.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.34 1552nd 1781 12.9%
2019 15.35 1574th 1798 12.5%
2021 10.64 1641st 1815 9.6%
2022 11.66 1637th 1841 11.1%
2023 7.46 1741st 1891 7.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.82 1021st 1137 10.2%
2019 30.62 984th 1145 14.1%
2021 41.80 891st 1177 24.3%
2022 25.24 1017th 1172 13.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.24 1459th 1784 18.2%
2019 21.67 1578th 1810 12.8%
2021 15.02 1691st 1829 7.5%
2022 15.70 1677th 1837 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.46 1538th 1803 14.7%
2019 17.81 1582nd 1824 13.3%
2021 9.99 1691st 1840 8.1%
2022 11.71 1659th 1853 10.5%
2023 9.29 1730th 1913 9.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.51 393rd 486 19.1%
2019 19.08 424th 487 12.9%
2021 19.08 427th 488 12.5%
2022 13.77 459th 507 9.5%
2023 8.39 481st 525 8.4%
2024 8.16 487th 529 7.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.10 744th 1013 26.6%
2019 26.33 763rd 1024 25.5%
2021 17.76 878th 1020 13.9%
2022 20.24 851st 1031 17.5%
2023 16.17 929th 1069 13.1%
2024 19.54 880th 1065 17.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.14 1421st 1691 16.0%
2019 19.43 1480th 1714 13.7%
2021 12.70 1567th 1743 10.1%
2022 14.17 1559th 1762 11.5%
2023 10.07 1651st 1820 9.3%
2024 14.12 1618th 1804 10.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.47 105th 122 13.9%
2019 30.66 79th 105 24.8%
2021 21.56 76th 95 20.0%
2022 38.78 75th 106 29.2%
2023 16.91 93rd 101 7.9%
2024 12.76 96th 107 10.3%
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Rank History for White students at Westfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.91 1310th 1539 14.9%
2019 8.65 1433rd 1526 6.1%
2021 14.15 1339th 1510 11.3%
2022 9.91 1411th 1525 7.5%
2023 11.30 1418th 1576 10.0%
2024 6.26 1473rd 1556 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Open Quote Westfield is awesome. Westfield is the best. i think you guys should make more tutorials or mandated tutorials to help students that are stuggling or to help them get over that hump. Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, June 13, 2010

Open Quote Westfield High School has been realigned, effective about 2008. Current students will finish through graduation. Now all new students will come from subdivisions north of FM1960W and west of I-45. Students from subdivisions and apartment complexes south of FM1960W are now going to the new Dekaney High School on Imperial Valley, east of I-45. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1825 274 115 240 6 n/a n/a 0 2460
1989 1662 362 161 265 8 n/a n/a 0 2458
1990 1551 429 200 319 7 n/a n/a 0 2506
1991 1462 496 221 365 5 n/a n/a 0 2549
1992 1390 530 220 397 4 n/a n/a 0 2541
1993 1325 583 205 448 6 n/a n/a 0 2567
1994 1271 633 232 460 2 n/a n/a 0 2598
1995 1203 787 328 527 5 n/a n/a 0 2850
1996 1203 787 328 527 5 n/a n/a 0 2850
1997 1178 889 340 618 7 n/a n/a 0 3032
1998 1176 993 341 669 12 n/a n/a 0 3191
1999 1125 1077 338 726 5 n/a n/a 0 3271
2000 1049 1193 362 785 6 n/a n/a 0 3395
2001 1016 1310 378 900 6 n/a n/a 0 3610
2002 795 1610 389 1136 5 n/a n/a 0 3935
2003 795 1610 389 1136 5 n/a n/a 0 3935
2004 705 1888 365 1147 7 n/a n/a 0 4112
2005 617 2099 364 1247 11 n/a n/a 0 4338
2006 544 2529 323 1467 9 n/a n/a 0 4872
2007 483 2565 313 1608 10 n/a n/a 0 4979
2008 347 1950 251 1329 6 n/a n/a 0 3883
2009 304 1621 254 1269 2 n/a n/a 0 3450
2010 262 1458 256 1242 4 n/a n/a 0 3222
2011 218 1475 237 1273 6 0 14 0 3223
2012 198 1489 253 1296 6 0 12 0 3254
2013 180 1551 220 1288 10 1 10 0 3260
2014 157 1516 191 1334 11 0 9 0 3218
2015 142 1467 190 1430 21 1 17 0 3268
2016 188 1459 168 1363 28 2 13 0 3221
2017 119 1327 147 1319 44 4 13 0 2973
2018 106 1385 144 1291 39 5 17 0 2987
2019 97 1359 124 1216 45 5 17 0 2863
2020 76 1268 117 1319 42 4 28 0 2854
2021 89 1250 111 1300 42 4 42 0 2838
2022 71 1168 94 1332 12 2 36 0 2715
2023 56 1049 81 1328 13 2 45 0 2574
2024 51 920 66 1199 18 0 47 0 2301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2460 138.0 17.8 n/a
1989 2458 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2506 139.0 18.0 n/a
1991 2549 138.7 18.3 n/a
1992 2541 162.4 15.6 7.9
1993 2567 160.0 16.0 12.3
1994 2598 157.4 16.5 11.6
1995 2850 157.3 18.1 17.6
1996 2850 157.3 18.1 17.6
1997 3032 169.8 17.9 17.2
1998 3191 187.3 17.0 17.8
1999 3271 182.3 17.9 26.4
2000 3395 188.3 18.0 28.6
2001 3610 195.9 18.4 29.3
2002 3935 230.3 17.1 38.7
2003 3935 230.3 17.1 38.7
2004 4112 241.7 17.0 40.4
2005 4338 250.6 17.3 47.6
2006 4872 266.9 18.3 51.2
2007 4979 257.6 19.3 57.1
2008 3883 210.8 18.4 61.7
2009 3450 176.0 19.6 54.5
2010 3222 170.8 18.8 63.3
2011 3223 159.5 20.1 66.9
2012 3254 151.5 21.4 70.3
2013 3260 191.5 17.0 72.9
2014 3218 167.3 19.2 73
2015 3268 163.0 20.0 68.9
2016 3221 159.0 20.2 68.3
2017 2973 152.8 19.4 63.3
2018 2987 172.0 17.3 58
2019 2863 171.5 16.6 57.3
2020 2854 175.2 16.2 87
2021 2838 179.2 15.8 89
2022 2715 159.5 17.0 79.4
2023 2574 153.1 16.8 81.1
2024 2301 133.5 17.2 89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2460 138.0 17.8 n/a
1989 2458 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2506 139.0 18.0 n/a
1991 2549 138.7 18.3 n/a
1992 2541 162.4 15.6 7.9
1993 2567 160.0 16.0 12.3
1994 2598 157.4 16.5 11.6
1995 2850 157.3 18.1 17.6
1996 2850 157.3 18.1 17.6
1997 3032 169.8 17.9 17.2
1998 3191 187.3 17.0 17.8
1999 3271 182.3 17.9 26.4
2000 3395 188.3 18.0 28.6
2001 3610 195.9 18.4 29.3
2002 3935 230.3 17.1 38.7
2003 3935 230.3 17.1 38.7
2004 4112 241.7 17.0 40.4
2005 4338 250.6 17.3 47.6
2006 4872 266.9 18.3 51.2
2007 4979 257.6 19.3 57.1
2008 3883 210.8 18.4 61.7
2009 3450 176.0 19.6 54.5
2010 3222 170.8 18.8 63.3
2011 3223 159.5 20.1 66.9
2012 3254 151.5 21.4 70.3
2013 3260 191.5 17.0 72.9
2014 3218 167.3 19.2 73
2015 3268 163.0 20.0 68.9
2016 3221 159.0 20.2 68.3
2017 2973 152.8 19.4 63.3
2018 2987 172.0 17.3 58
2019 2863 171.5 16.6 57.3
2020 2854 175.2 16.2 87
2021 2838 179.2 15.8 89
2022 2715 159.5 17.0 79.4
2023 2574 153.1 16.8 81.1
2024 2301 133.5 17.2 89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westfield High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $939 (9.6%) $8,806 (90.4%) $9,745
2020 $1,246 (12.9%) $8,385 (87.1%) $9,631
2021 $925 (9.3%) $8,992 (90.7%) $9,917

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westfield High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1559th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1771st of 1961 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Westfield High School)277
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3420
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Westfield High School)3119
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4332
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Westfield High School)2325
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3236
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Westfield High School)3023
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3733
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Westfield High School)6345
 18%
   End of Course U.S. History (Spring Independent School District (Isd))6554
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students28632574
 10.1%
African American13591049
 22.8%
American Indian4513
 71.1%
Asian12481
 34.7%
Hispanic12161328
 9.2%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White9756
 42.3%
Two or More Races1745
 164.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%81.1%
 23.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westfield High School

Westfield High School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Texas high schools.

Students at Westfield High School are 52% Hispanic, 40% African American, 3% Asian, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,301 students attended Westfield High School.

Westfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bammel Elementary
Elementary : Beneke Elementary
Elementary : Deloras E Thompson Elementary
Elementary : Donna Lewis Elementary
Elementary : Helen Major Elementary
Elementary : Joan Link Elementary
Elementary : Pat Reynolds Elementary
Elementary : Ponderosa Elementary
Middle : Edwin M Wells Middle


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