Is Westwood Middle School a good school?

Westwood Middle School ranks 260 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Westwood Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Westwood Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Westwood Middle School?

Students at Westwood Middle School are 64% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Pacific Islander, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Westwood Middle School attend?

Students who attend Westwood Middle School usually go on to attend Cheney High School

Westwood Middle School

Summary:

Westwood Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane, Washington, serving 585 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Cheney School District, which is ranked 113 out of 247 school districts in the state.

Westwood Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a decreasing percentage of white students and increasing percentages of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students over the past three years. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, but its Hispanic and military-connected students perform relatively better compared to their peers. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Westwood's spending per student has increased in recent years, suggesting a greater investment in the school's resources.

Compared to the nearby Cheney Middle School, also part of the Cheney School District, Westwood has a more diverse student population and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, Cheney Middle School's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally higher than Westwood's. Westwood's student-teacher ratio is comparable to other schools in the Spokane School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6120 South Abbott Road
Spokane, WA 99224

(509) 559-4410

District: Cheney School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,730

Students who attend Westwood Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cheney High School

Feeder schools for Westwood Middle School:

Elementary:	Phil Snowdon Elementary
	Windsor Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 585

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westwood Middle School ranks better than 51.4% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School is 17.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood Middle School is $13,730.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westwood Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Middle School 260^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Westwood Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Cheney School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheney School District 113^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westwood Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Westwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2016	44.47	243^rd	443	45.1%
2017	44.88	237^th	435	45.5%
2018	40.62	259^th	437	40.7%
2019	35.00	341^st	512	33.4%
2021	49.03	246^th	529	53.5%
2022	47.27	248^th	541	54.2%
2023	48.87	243^rd	539	54.9%
2024	47.84	260^th	535	51.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	31.59	123^rd	166	25.9%
2019	22.46	203^rd	246	17.5%
2021	43.02	134^th	250	46.4%
2022	39.25	151^st	257	41.2%
2023	35.10	162^nd	244	33.6%
2024	36.74	154^th	243	36.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Westwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	40.52	138^th	268	48.5%
2019	25.99	187^th	231	19.0%
2021	28.45	161^st	210	23.3%
2022	19.16	183^rd	199	8.0%
2023	42.98	88^th	167	47.3%
2024	17.14	165^th	179	7.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	38.76	221^st	349	36.7%
2019	32.29	331^st	448	26.1%
2021	47.95	214^th	458	53.3%
2022	47.76	218^th	475	54.1%
2023	52.78	197^th	463	57.5%
2024	42.39	255^th	455	44.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Westwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	43.39	213^th	376	43.4%
2019	35.29	304^th	452	32.7%
2021	47.10	229^th	469	51.2%
2022	42.61	263^rd	479	45.1%
2023	52.26	209^th	464	55.0%
2024	51.72	205^th	464	55.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Westwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	44.17	32^nd	50	36.0%
2021	57.52	16^th	44	63.6%
2022	45.54	32^nd	51	37.3%
2023	50.06	18^th	40	55.0%
2024	68.05	10^th	46	78.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Westwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	35.32	242^nd	371	34.8%
2019	32.88	302^nd	453	33.3%
2021	51.38	203^rd	476	57.4%
2022	50.66	204^th	480	57.5%
2023	43.62	243^rd	470	48.3%
2024	43.53	248^th	466	46.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	77.66	43^rd	259	83.4%
2019	55.69	135^th	344	60.8%
2021	60.74	98^th	353	72.2%
2022	42.23	188^th	360	47.8%
2023	50.56	135^th	336	59.8%
2024	51.92	144^th	344	58.1%

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Rank History for White students at Westwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	24.82	257^th	325	20.9%
2019	27.59	365^th	470	22.3%
2021	48.22	240^th	480	50.0%
2022	47.53	249^th	488	49.0%
2023	49.98	221^st	488	54.7%
2024	47.68	254^th	486	47.7%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a student
Friday, December 1, 2023

it's better than Windsor but it's still really bad, they don't do much about bullying until the victim gets caught getting hurt or acting back because the adults weren't doing anything. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 20, 2017

So far my kids have done very well at this school. I've been able to communicate with teachers and staff comfortably. I've also had my kids in after school program,Summit, offering more STEM education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Westwood Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	361	9	16	44	5	1	41	477
2014	369	8	10	45	5	0	31	468
2015	377	9	10	36	6	2	28	468
2016	405	16	8	53	12	1	33	528
2017	414	14	10	56	15	4	42	555
2018	428	20	11	54	15	8	43	579
2019	484	13	17	62	18	15	59	668
2020	413	12	16	56	18	19	44	578
2021	391	9	14	56	13	25	46	554
2022	373	9	15	68	11	34	40	550
2023	372	11	18	87	17	35	45	585

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	477	25.7	18.5	54.1
2014	468	n/a	n/a	56.2
2015	468	24.0	19.5	52.4
2016	528	27.0	19.5	52.7
2017	555	27.4	20.2	49.5
2018	579	30.1	19.1	50.4
2019	668	32.0	20.8	53.6
2020	578	33.3	17.3	53.5
2021	554	30.8	17.9	50.7
2022	550	30.8	17.8	49.5
2023	585	33.8	17.2	61.4

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	477	25.7	18.5	54.1
2014	468	n/a	n/a	56.2
2015	468	24.0	19.5	52.4
2016	528	27.0	19.5	52.7
2017	555	27.4	20.2	49.5
2018	579	30.1	19.1	50.4
2019	668	32.0	20.8	53.6
2020	578	33.3	17.3	53.5
2021	554	30.8	17.9	50.7
2022	550	30.8	17.8	49.5
2023	585	33.8	17.2	61.4

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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