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#1519 of 1,992 schools in MN
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
Middle School · Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Blaine, MN
A Spring Lake Park Public Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
711 91ST AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blaine), 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
$88,163
Median home value
$269,600
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spring Lake Park Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is listed in SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is a public middle school in Blaine, MN, part of Spring Lake Park Public Schools, serving approximately 1,682 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,519 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
What grades does Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch serve?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,682 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch rank in MN?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch ranks #1,519 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
46.4% of students at Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (763) 600-5300
- Area population (ZIP 55434)
- 33,133
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
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 55434; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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