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.
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Detail:
Public 5-8
District:
Spring Lake Park Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,179
Students who attend Westwood Intermediate & Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Westwood Intermediate & Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.0
Number of students: 1,682
Racial breakdown:
White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
19.9%
African American:
13.9%
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Two or more races:
9.6%
Asian:
8.2%
American Indian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.4%
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