Westwood Regional School District
School District · Township of Washington, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,165
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,165
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#57 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,165
+$556 vs New Jersey median
District size
2,828 students
Larger than New Jersey median
About Westwood Regional School District
Westwood Regional School District is a Township of Washington, New Jersey school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,828 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $26,165 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Westwood Regional School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Berkeley Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Westwood Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.7% and ELA proficiency of 70.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Westwood Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westwood Regional School District with test data.
Schools in Westwood Regional School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Township of Washington
- Total Enrollment
- 2,828
- Teachers (FTE)
- 259
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westwood Regional School District?
Westwood Regional School District has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Regional School District?
The average composite rating for Westwood Regional School District is 7.8/10. 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 Regional School District?
Westwood Regional School District spends $26,165 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westwood Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westwood Regional School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westwood Regional School District?
Berkeley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Westwood Regional School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Westwood Regional School District?
Across schools in Westwood Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westwood Regional School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Westwood Regional School District has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.0%
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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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