Westwood School District
School District · Westwood, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,998
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,998
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#6 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,998
+$4,627 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,881 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
About Westwood
Westwood is a Westwood, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,881 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $25,998 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Westwood is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is William E Sheehan, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Westwood students show an average math proficiency of 75.0% and ELA proficiency of 76.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Westwood, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westwood with test data.
Schools in Westwood
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Westwood
- Total Enrollment
- 2,881
- Teachers (FTE)
- 238
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westwood?
Westwood has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westwood?
The average composite rating for Westwood is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westwood?
Westwood spends $25,998 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westwood?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westwood is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westwood?
William E Sheehan is the highest-rated school in Westwood with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Westwood?
Across schools in Westwood with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westwood compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Westwood has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 6 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.1%
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 Westwood 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)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (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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