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Westfield Intermediate School

Middle School · Westfield

350 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085

Enrollment

684

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.2

Grades

5th – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#941 of 1,793

In Westfield

#3 of 12

public schools

In district

#3 of 12

Westfield

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Westfield Intermediate School

6.2/10

Middle School in Westfield · grades 5th – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.9/10

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About Westfield Intermediate School

Westfield Intermediate School is a public middle school in Westfield, MA, part of Westfield. Westfield Intermediate School serves approximately 684 students, and covers grades 5th-6th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Westfield Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Westfield Intermediate School show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,072
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Westfield Intermediate School — Students at Westfield Intermediate School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.8% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
School
State
41.7% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 41.3% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
School
State
44.8% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 58 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2018
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
41.8%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
48.8%
2022
Math
34.8%
ELA
41.3%
2023
Math
36%
ELA
40.3%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
34.3%
2025
Math
35.7%
ELA
36%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.

How Westfield Intermediate School Compares

See how Westfield Intermediate School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
48th percentile in MA
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
6.9/10
Average
Environment
5.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
63 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.8%

Location

350 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Westfield Intermediate School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Westfield Middle School (rated 5.9/10, 3.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, West Springfield Middle (rated 4.3/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby West Springfield), a more accessible option. For more schools in Westfield, see our Westfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Southampton Road Westfield 0.2 mi 6.9
Westfield High Westfield 1.3 mi 5.6
Westfield Virtual School Westfield 1.6 mi 3.5
WHITE OAK SCHOOL Westfield 2.1 mi 6.9
ST MARYS PARISH SCHOOL Westfield 2.1 mi 5.6
ST MARY'S PARISH SCHOOL - SECONDARY Westfield 2.2 mi 5.1
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center Westfield 2.3 mi 3.3
Paper Mill Westfield 2.1 mi 6.4
Franklin Ave Westfield 2.3 mi 2.8
Westfield Technical Academy Westfield 2.6 mi 6.1
Abner Gibbs Westfield 3.0 mi 5.9
Westfield Middle School Westfield 3.0 mi 5.9
Highland Westfield 3.1 mi 4.1
Munger Hill Westfield 3.8 mi 4.5
Tatham West Springfield 4.9 mi 9.1
John R Fausey West Springfield 4.5 mi 7.7
West Springfield Middle West Springfield 4.6 mi 4.3
Gateway to College at Holyoke Community College Holyoke 4.8 mi
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke 4.7 mi 6.4
William E Norris Southampton 6.1 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01085 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,821

Median Home Value

$296,300

Median Rent

$1,064/mo

Population

41,466

College Educated

32.8%

Homeownership

68.6%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

39.2

Similar Schools

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John W. McDevitt Middle School Waltham, MA 6.2
Joseph H Martin East Taunton, MA 6.2
Masconomet Regional Middle School Boxford, MA 6.2

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Westfield
District Enrollment
4,808
Schools in District
12
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,072
District Rank
#3 of 12

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