Westfield Middle School

Summary:

Westfield Middle School is a public middle school serving 691 students in grades 7-8 in Westfield, MA, which is part of the Westfield school district. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates of 38.51% in English Language Arts, 35.43% in Mathematics, and 26.02% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively.

Westfield Middle School's statewide ranking among Massachusetts middle schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 234 out of 493 schools in 2023-2024 (3 stars) to as low as 400 out of 482 schools in 2015-2016 (1 star), placing the school in the middle to lower range of performance compared to other middle schools in the state. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Springfield middle schools like Holyoke STEM Academy and Springfield Public Day Middle School performing significantly lower than Westfield Middle School.

Interestingly, Westfield Middle School ranks highly for English Language Learner students (5 stars in 2023-2024) but much lower for Asian students (1 star in 2022-2023) and White students (1 star in 2022-2023), suggesting the school may need to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $14,861 in 2019-2020 to $16,043 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 30 West Silver Street
       Westfield, MA  01085-3899


(413) 568-1900

District: Westfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,043 Help


Students who attend Westfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    Westfield High

Feeder schools for Westfield Middle School:

Elementary:    Abner Gibbs
    Franklin Ave
    Highland
    Munger Hill
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  691

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.2%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westfield Middle School ranks better than 52.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.2%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westfield Middle School is $16,043.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Middle School 234th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Westfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Westfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield 266th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.22 257th 339 24.2%
2004 31.48 255th 344 25.9%
2005 29.85 273rd 356 23.3%
2006 43.88 250th 399 37.3%
2007 30.96 292nd 399 26.8%
2008 28.99 304th 407 25.3%
2009 28.80 312th 409 23.7%
2010 31.24 323rd 434 25.6%
2011 21.86 368th 449 18.0%
2012 27.72 340th 455 25.3%
2013 26.42 349th 455 23.3%
2014 22.38 362nd 455 20.4%
2015 32.73 316th 441 28.3%
2016 20.06 400th 482 17.0%
2017 32.81 334th 487 31.4%
2018 38.27 301st 484 37.8%
2019 46.36 272nd 498 45.4%
2021 37.49 301st 501 39.9%
2022 35.40 311th 497 37.4%
2023 40.71 280th 501 44.1%
2024 47.98 234th 493 52.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.74 56th 87 35.6%
2023 31.54 71st 110 35.5%
2024 11.48 85th 98 13.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.10 58th 127 54.3%
2021 32.56 113th 135 16.3%
2022 34.92 130th 154 15.6%
2023 61.27 20th 155 87.1%
2024 71.12 15th 180 91.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.90 241st 467 48.4%
2019 42.48 277th 484 42.8%
2021 36.40 308th 489 37.0%
2022 35.23 322nd 503 36.0%
2023 39.52 230th 444 48.2%
2024 34.97 250th 441 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.13 250th 438 42.9%
2019 44.39 257th 452 43.1%
2021 40.36 273rd 462 40.9%
2022 35.81 321st 489 34.4%
2023 46.23 238th 481 50.5%
2024 47.98 218th 469 53.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.58 293rd 463 36.7%
2019 45.21 278th 478 41.8%
2021 33.56 316th 483 34.6%
2022 33.05 327th 494 33.8%
2023 41.18 269th 489 45.0%
2024 47.98 227th 481 52.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.17 218th 417 47.7%
2019 37.66 238th 424 43.9%
2021 29.57 298th 431 30.9%
2022 40.30 219th 445 50.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.18 299th 466 35.8%
2019 44.48 267th 478 44.1%
2021 40.20 276th 485 43.1%
2022 37.27 298th 497 40.0%
2023 39.35 284th 489 41.9%
2024 46.32 235th 483 51.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.27 298th 491 39.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.18 184th 339 45.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.44 109th 128 14.8%
2021 7.84 116th 123 5.7%
2022 13.88 122nd 135 9.6%
2023 9.89 121st 134 9.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.15 88th 195 54.9%
2022 59.20 73rd 212 65.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 265th 309 14.2%
2019 25.01 263rd 322 18.3%
2021 33.63 220th 335 34.3%
2022 36.31 223rd 368 39.4%
2023 36.30 214th 364 41.2%
2024 42.76 185th 378 51.1%
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Rank History for White students at Westfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.14 279th 395 29.4%
2019 37.25 257th 396 35.1%
2021 28.26 298th 401 25.7%
2022 22.65 325th 404 19.6%
2023 28.96 290th 403 28.0%
2024 39.73 218th 392 44.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 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.

Westfield Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Westfield Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 664 5 11 82 1 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 670 6 11 77 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 670 6 11 77 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 627 8 8 78 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2005 598 13 9 80 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2006 592 8 9 110 1 n/a n/a 2 722
2007 583 12 11 92 1 n/a n/a 1 700
2008 557 8 8 95 1 n/a n/a 1 670
2009 545 7 7 91 1 1 3 0 655
2010 496 5 7 98 1 1 3 0 611
2011 455 4 7 97 0 1 5 0 569
2012 469 7 14 79 1 0 4 0 574
2013 476 12 17 75 2 0 5 0 587
2014 562 16 22 1 2 0 3 0 606
2015 488 14 24 69 0 0 7 0 602
2016 484 11 22 80 2 0 6 0 605
2017 462 15 18 91 0 0 4 0 590
2018 449 13 20 103 0 0 3 0 588
2019 623 20 19 118 0 0 22 0 802
2020 609 14 19 131 0 0 20 0 793
2021 566 14 24 145 1 0 21 0 771
2022 480 18 25 132 2 0 21 0 678
2023 499 18 20 126 1 0 26 1 691

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 763 n/a 0.0 32.8
2002 764 n/a n/a 39.7
2003 764 n/a n/a 39.7
2004 721 65.0 11.1 44
2005 701 62.1 11.3 40.5
2006 722 70.5 10.2 43.1
2007 700 69.0 10.1 46.2
2008 670 67.5 9.9 41.9
2009 655 61.7 10.6 39.5
2010 611 58.7 10.4 43
2011 569 57.6 9.8 48.2
2012 574 57.4 9.9 45.8
2013 587 47.3 12.4 50.9
2014 606 52.0 11.6 48.3
2015 602 49.0 12.2 49
2016 605 50.0 12.1 n/a
2017 590 49.5 11.9 n/a
2018 588 50.3 11.6 n/a
2019 802 68.6 11.6 n/a
2020 793 68.6 11.5 n/a
2021 771 67.5 11.4 n/a
2022 678 62.0 10.9 n/a
2023 691 61.0 11.3 n/a

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 763 n/a 0.0 32.8
2002 764 n/a n/a 39.7
2003 764 n/a n/a 39.7
2004 721 65.0 11.1 44
2005 701 62.1 11.3 40.5
2006 722 70.5 10.2 43.1
2007 700 69.0 10.1 46.2
2008 670 67.5 9.9 41.9
2009 655 61.7 10.6 39.5
2010 611 58.7 10.4 43
2011 569 57.6 9.8 48.2
2012 574 57.4 9.9 45.8
2013 587 47.3 12.4 50.9
2014 606 52.0 11.6 48.3
2015 602 49.0 12.2 49
2016 605 50.0 12.1 n/a
2017 590 49.5 11.9 n/a
2018 588 50.3 11.6 n/a
2019 802 68.6 11.6 n/a
2020 793 68.6 11.5 n/a
2021 771 67.5 11.4 n/a
2022 678 62.0 10.9 n/a
2023 691 61.0 11.3 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westfield Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $510 (3.4%) $14,512 (96.6%) $15,021
2020 $484 (3.3%) $14,376 (96.7%) $14,861
2021 $1,080 (6.7%) $14,963 (93.3%) $16,043

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westfield Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 280th of 501 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Middle School)4745.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield)4641.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westfield Middle School)3828.1
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Westfield)3726
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Middle School)5635.7
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield)5534.5
 20.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westfield Middle School)3725.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Westfield)3623.7
 12.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Westfield Middle School)3823.2
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (Westfield)3722.1
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westfield Middle School)5240.7
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westfield)4736.6
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Westfield Middle School)3827
 11%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westfield)4231.3
 10.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Westfield Middle School)3823.2
 14.9%
   All Grades Science (Westfield)4030.1
 9.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students802691
 13.8%
African American2018
 10%
American Indian01
Asian1920
 5.3%
Hispanic118126
 6.8%
Pacific Islander00
White623499
 19.9%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westfield Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 691 students attended Westfield Middle School.

Students who attend Westfield Middle School usually go on to attend Westfield High

Students at Westfield Middle School are 72% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

Westfield Middle School ranks 234th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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