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Westfield Middle School

Middle School · Westfield

30 West Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01085

Enrollment

706

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

5.9

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,047 of 1,793

In Westfield

#5 of 12

public schools

In district

#5 of 12

Westfield

Academic growth

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Westfield Middle School

5.9/10

Middle School in Westfield · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.9/10

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About Westfield Middle School

Westfield Middle School is a public middle school in Westfield, MA, part of Westfield. Westfield Middle School serves approximately 706 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Westfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,047 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Westfield Middle School show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,072
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Westfield Middle School — Students at Westfield Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 31.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.4% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 44.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.4% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
37.5%
ELA
51.8%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
23.8%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
25.3%
ELA
33%
2023
Math
27%
ELA
40.7%
2024
Math
35.3%
ELA
38.7%
2025
Math
32%
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: 7.2/10.

How Westfield Middle School Compares

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

Overall Score
5.9/10
42th percentile in MA
Academic
5.7/10
Average
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
4.2/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
55 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.8%

Location

30 West Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01085

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Westfield Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Westfield Intermediate School (rated 6.2/10, 3.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Agawam Junior High (rated 4.4/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Feeding Hills), a more accessible option. For more schools in Westfield, see our Westfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Abner Gibbs Westfield 0.2 mi 5.9
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center Westfield 0.7 mi 3.3
ST MARY'S PARISH SCHOOL - SECONDARY Westfield 0.8 mi 5.1
ST MARYS PARISH SCHOOL Westfield 0.9 mi 5.6
Westfield Technical Academy Westfield 1.0 mi 6.1
Franklin Ave Westfield 1.1 mi 2.8
Highland Westfield 1.0 mi 4.1
Westfield Virtual School Westfield 1.4 mi 3.5
Munger Hill Westfield 1.5 mi 4.5
Westfield High Westfield 2.4 mi 5.6
Southampton Road Westfield 2.9 mi 6.9
Westfield Intermediate School Westfield 3.0 mi 6.2
Paper Mill Westfield 2.6 mi 6.4
Powder Mill School Southwick 3.5 mi 7.8
Southwick Regional School Southwick 3.6 mi 6.3
Woodland School Southwick 3.6 mi 9.0
WHITE OAK SCHOOL Westfield 4.9 mi 6.9
Clifford M Granger Feeding Hills 5.0 mi 4.7
Tatham West Springfield 4.6 mi 9.1
Agawam Junior High Feeding Hills 5.2 mi 4.4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Westfield Middle School

What grades does Westfield Middle School serve?

Westfield Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Westfield Middle School?

Westfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westfield Middle School rank in MA?

Westfield Middle School ranks #1,047 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Westfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Westfield Middle School a charter school?

No, Westfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Westfield Middle School a Title I school?

No, Westfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
706
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%

District

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

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