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#2057 of 3,192 schools in MI
Westwood Middle School
Middle School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1525 MOUNT MERCY DR NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Math 7% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood Middle 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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
$68,326
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ball Park Zoo SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6 | 0.9 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Blandford SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6 | 2.4 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 295 | 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.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #21 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Middle School is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Middle School
Westwood Middle School is a public middle school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 189 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,057 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Middle School
What grades does Westwood Middle School serve?
Westwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Middle School rank in MI?
Westwood Middle School ranks #2,057 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Westwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Westwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Middle School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Westwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Westwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Middle School?
91.5% of students at Westwood Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.7%
- Phone
- (616) 819-3322
- Area population (ZIP 49504)
- 40,402
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 49504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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