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#941 of 1,793 schools in MA
Westfield Intermediate School
Middle School · Westfield · Westfield, MA
A middle school in Westfield, MA serving grades 5th – 6th.
350 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085
- Math 36% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westfield Intermediate School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 58 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Westfield Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,008/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,821
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 926 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Westfield
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westfield Intermediate School is listed in Westfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westfield Intermediate School
Westfield Intermediate School is a public middle school in Westfield, MA, part of Westfield, serving approximately 684 students in grades 5th-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westfield Intermediate School
What grades does Westfield Intermediate School serve?
Westfield Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Westfield Intermediate School?
Westfield Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Intermediate School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westfield Intermediate School rank in MA?
Westfield Intermediate School ranks #941 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Westfield Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westfield Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westfield Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield Intermediate School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Westfield Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Westfield Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westfield Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Westfield Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (413) 572-6441
- Area population (ZIP 01085)
- 41,466
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01085; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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