Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Summary:

Westwood Intermediate & Middle School is a public middle school located in Blaine, Minnesota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 1,691 students. The school is part of the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district, which is ranked 210 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westwood has a relatively diverse student population, with 49.91% White, 12.71% African American, 18.86% Hispanic, and 8.28% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state average and the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district average across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (33.86%), Reading (43.73%), and Science (29.13%) were all below the state and district averages. Westwood's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for African American (3-4 stars) and English Language Learner (3-4 stars) students, but lower for Multi-racial (1-2 stars) and Low Socioeconomic Status (1-2 stars) students.

Westwood's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 181 out of 516 Minnesota middle schools in 2014-2015 to 273 out of 545 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state. When compared to nearby middle schools, Westwood generally performs better than the lower-ranked schools like Brooklyn Middle STEAM School and Fridley Middle, but lags behind the higher-performing schools like Jackson Middle, Roosevelt Middle, and Northdale Middle. Additionally, Westwood has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 32.96% in 2020-2021 to 49.32% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 711 91st Ave NE
       Blaine, MN  55434-2498


(763) 600-5300

District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,179 Help


Students who attend Westwood Intermediate & Middle School usually attend:

High:    Spring Lake Park Senior High

Feeder schools for Westwood Intermediate & Middle School:

Elementary:    Northpoint Elementary
    Park Terrace Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  1,691

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
Hispanic:
18.9%
African American:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.3% Help


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Compare Details Westwood Intermediate & Middle School ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), Hispanic (18.9%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School is $11,179.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westwood Intermediate & Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Intermediate & Middle School 273rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Westwood Intermediate & Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spring Lake Park Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Lake Park Public Schools 210th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.24 220th 387 43.2%
2005 60.65 189th 396 52.3%
2006 56.54 208th 406 48.8%
2007 52.98 215th 403 46.7%
2008 55.13 211th 409 48.4%
2009 50.69 135th 230 41.3%
2010 57.11 216th 454 52.4%
2011 54.44 237th 478 50.4%
2012 76.38 76th 469 83.8%
2013 54.97 226th 488 53.7%
2014 50.33 261st 490 46.7%
2015 63.58 181st 516 64.9%
2016 56.55 225th 508 55.7%
2017 56.68 242nd 523 53.7%
2018 51.12 286th 518 44.8%
2019 50.27 284th 533 46.7%
2021 59.18 195th 521 62.6%
2022 54.92 226th 520 56.5%
2023 50.04 260th 529 50.9%
2024 49.00 273rd 545 49.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 83rd 114 27.2%
2019 49.92 65th 120 45.8%
2021 71.05 20th 97 79.4%
2022 52.56 61st 131 53.4%
2023 32.44 76th 107 29.0%
2024 34.35 85th 116 26.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.86 16th 109 85.3%
2019 38.50 80th 120 33.3%
2021 50.92 38th 102 62.7%
2022 39.93 72nd 130 44.6%
2023 48.33 48th 133 63.9%
2024 53.56 44th 158 72.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.17 105th 253 58.5%
2019 51.22 136th 282 51.8%
2021 42.56 156th 260 40.0%
2022 49.57 136th 288 52.8%
2023 45.21 157th 298 47.3%
2024 42.99 171st 307 44.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.77 291st 401 27.4%
2019 35.82 294th 415 29.2%
2021 40.31 246th 399 38.3%
2022 41.35 245th 404 39.4%
2023 36.59 301st 459 34.4%
2024 33.64 335th 473 29.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.29 5th 25 80.0%
2019 91.79 1st 19 94.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.49 255th 436 41.5%
2019 44.16 274th 439 37.6%
2021 56.92 171st 443 61.4%
2022 52.33 212th 467 54.6%
2023 48.73 236th 455 48.1%
2024 45.77 262nd 474 44.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.29 246th 438 43.8%
2019 50.08 243rd 454 46.5%
2021 54.78 194th 437 55.6%
2022 51.49 221st 476 53.6%
2023 45.95 252nd 464 45.7%
2024 45.94 258th 479 46.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.20 63rd 108 41.7%
2019 42.90 64th 112 42.9%
2021 30.67 58th 87 33.3%
2022 30.21 71st 110 35.5%
2023 33.25 74th 116 36.2%
2024 30.25 75th 111 32.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.65 48th 137 65.0%
2019 68.82 41st 148 72.3%
2021 64.09 38th 141 73.0%
2022 65.72 41st 162 74.7%
2023 59.16 56th 164 65.9%
2024 58.31 60th 179 66.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.10 108th 163 33.7%
2019 31.24 122nd 171 28.7%
2021 39.29 91st 156 41.7%
2022 41.30 104th 188 44.7%
2023 38.62 103rd 178 42.1%
2024 44.89 91st 186 51.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.02 210th 428 50.9%
2019 49.50 220th 428 48.6%
2021 66.87 111th 422 73.7%
2022 57.83 159th 438 63.7%
2023 57.22 170th 436 61.0%
2024 54.82 179th 440 59.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of 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.

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Enrollment information for Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 519 0 24 5 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1989 510 2 27 4 4 n/a n/a 0 547
1990 530 6 17 4 6 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 560 9 20 7 6 n/a n/a 0 602
1992 583 6 24 9 8 n/a n/a 0 630
1993 607 4 27 7 7 n/a n/a 0 652
1994 623 8 27 6 5 n/a n/a 0 669
1995 629 7 13 5 9 n/a n/a 0 663
1996 629 7 13 5 9 n/a n/a 0 663
1997 616 9 13 0 9 n/a n/a 0 647
1998 895 16 25 11 14 n/a n/a 0 961
1999 875 12 26 11 13 n/a n/a 0 937
2000 889 14 33 18 11 n/a n/a 0 965
2001 866 23 41 20 16 n/a n/a 0 966
2002 831 31 60 36 23 n/a n/a 0 981
2003 831 31 60 36 23 n/a n/a 0 981
2004 807 40 62 46 27 n/a n/a 0 982
2005 759 55 70 57 17 n/a n/a 0 958
2006 721 72 81 56 13 n/a n/a 0 943
2007 705 101 93 62 13 n/a n/a 0 974
2008 697 109 100 67 15 n/a n/a 0 988
2009 631 94 86 71 16 n/a n/a 0 898
2010 681 101 94 89 19 n/a n/a 0 984
2011 670 89 86 100 13 1 50 0 1009
2012 495 53 76 81 5 1 42 0 753
2013 707 92 104 119 4 0 49 0 1075
2014 760 127 105 137 7 1 55 0 1192
2015 731 115 107 136 1 3 58 0 1151
2016 738 127 91 160 6 3 73 0 1198
2017 717 131 93 188 5 2 76 0 1212
2018 739 150 120 194 10 3 91 0 1307
2019 1041 223 142 283 16 4 130 0 1839
2020 1030 240 143 296 18 5 147 0 1879
2021 1017 226 150 315 16 4 138 0 1866
2022 907 194 146 296 12 3 143 0 1701
2023 844 215 140 319 12 5 156 0 1691

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 Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 32.7 16.7 7.3
1989 547 31.9 17.1 6.4
1990 563 30.5 18.4 8.5
1991 602 38.0 15.8 12.8
1992 630 37.1 16.9 16.5
1993 652 34.6 18.8 15.2
1994 669 34.0 19.7 16.1
1995 663 37.0 17.9 13.6
1996 663 37.0 17.9 13.6
1997 647 39.9 16.2 11.4
1998 961 n/a 0.0 11.9
1999 937 60.2 15.6 12.5
2000 965 56.5 17.1 20.4
2001 966 60.9 15.9 23.1
2002 981 52.1 18.8 23.1
2003 981 52.1 18.8 23.1
2004 982 46.4 21.2 11.3
2005 958 55.1 17.4 29.7
2006 943 53.2 17.7 27.1
2007 974 59.8 16.3 33.1
2008 988 61.0 16.2 34.3
2009 898 60.5 14.8 35
2010 984 60.0 16.3 35.4
2011 1009 60.3 16.7 39.7
2012 753 55.8 13.4 35.5
2013 1075 58.2 18.4 42.9
2014 1192 58.4 20.3 42.2
2015 1151 60.0 19.1 41.4
2016 1198 58.0 20.6 41.8
2017 1212 61.5 19.7 41.7
2018 1307 61.6 21.1 37.3
2019 1839 96.0 19.1 34.6
2020 1879 99.2 18.9 38
2021 1866 102.9 18.1 33
2022 1701 104.1 16.3 36.6
2023 1691 95.5 17.7 49.3

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 Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 32.7 16.7 7.3
1989 547 31.9 17.1 6.4
1990 563 30.5 18.4 8.5
1991 602 38.0 15.8 12.8
1992 630 37.1 16.9 16.5
1993 652 34.6 18.8 15.2
1994 669 34.0 19.7 16.1
1995 663 37.0 17.9 13.6
1996 663 37.0 17.9 13.6
1997 647 39.9 16.2 11.4
1998 961 n/a 0.0 11.9
1999 937 60.2 15.6 12.5
2000 965 56.5 17.1 20.4
2001 966 60.9 15.9 23.1
2002 981 52.1 18.8 23.1
2003 981 52.1 18.8 23.1
2004 982 46.4 21.2 11.3
2005 958 55.1 17.4 29.7
2006 943 53.2 17.7 27.1
2007 974 59.8 16.3 33.1
2008 988 61.0 16.2 34.3
2009 898 60.5 14.8 35
2010 984 60.0 16.3 35.4
2011 1009 60.3 16.7 39.7
2012 753 55.8 13.4 35.5
2013 1075 58.2 18.4 42.9
2014 1192 58.4 20.3 42.2
2015 1151 60.0 19.1 41.4
2016 1198 58.0 20.6 41.8
2017 1212 61.5 19.7 41.7
2018 1307 61.6 21.1 37.3
2019 1839 96.0 19.1 34.6
2020 1879 99.2 18.9 38
2021 1866 102.9 18.1 33
2022 1701 104.1 16.3 36.6
2023 1691 95.5 17.7 49.3

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 Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,179

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood Intermediate & Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 260th of 529 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)4036.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)40.937.8
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)62.545.3
 17.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)63.346.6
 16.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)4128.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)42.130
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)38.936.1
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)39.836.5
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)63.752.7
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)64.753.8
 10.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)45.433.3
 12.1%
   7th Grade Math (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)4634.9
 11.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)59.141.8
 17.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)59.843
 16.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)42.627.3
 15.4%
   8th Grade Math (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)43.428.4
 15.1%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)55.538.7
 16.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)56.239.4
 16.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Westwood Intermediate & Middle School)33.323.8
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)34.124.7
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18391691
 8%
African American223215
 3.6%
American Indian1612
 25%
Asian142140
 1.4%
Hispanic283319
 12.7%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White1041844
 18.9%
Two or More Races130156
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%49.3%
 14.7%


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Westwood Intermediate & Middle School ranks 273rd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,691 students attended Westwood Intermediate & Middle School.

Students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle School are 50% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Students who attend Westwood Intermediate & Middle School usually go on to attend Spring Lake Park Senior High


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