Westfield School District
School District · Westfield, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,072
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,072
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Westfield?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Westfield as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Southampton Road
Westfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paper Mill
Westfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westfield Intermediate School
Westfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#204 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,072
$2,299 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,808 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Westfield ranks #204 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Westfield's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southampton Road (6.9/10), Paper Mill (6.4/10), and Westfield Intermediate School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Westfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton Road | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Paper Mill | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Westfield Intermediate School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Westfield Technical Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Westfield Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Abner Gibbs | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Westfield High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Munger Hill | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Highland | 4.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Westfield Virtual School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.1/10, Westfield demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southampton Road, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Westfield students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
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 5.1/10. 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 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Westfield?
Across schools in Westfield with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. 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 5.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
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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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