Westfield School District
School District · Westfield, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,072
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,072
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#176 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,072
$2,299 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,808 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Westfield
Westfield is a Westfield, Massachusetts school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,808 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $19,072 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Westfield demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southampton Road, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Westfield students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 40.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Westfield, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westfield with test data.
Schools in Westfield
12 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Westfield
- Total Enrollment
- 4,808
- Teachers (FTE)
- 418
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westfield?
Westfield has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westfield?
The average composite rating for Westfield is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westfield?
Westfield spends $19,072 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westfield?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westfield is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westfield?
Southampton Road is the highest-rated school in Westfield with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Westfield?
Across schools in Westfield with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westfield compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Westfield has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Westfield with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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