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#1336 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Westlake
School · Union County Educational Services Commission · Westfield, NJ
An Union County Educational Services Commission school serving grades 4th – 12th.
1571 Lamberts Mill Rd, Westfield, NJ 07090
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Westfield.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westlake sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average572/100K
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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
$212,700
Median home value
$930,500
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
76.7%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| First Children SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Wardlaw-hartridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Kohler AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Union County Educational Services Commission
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $283,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Westlake is listed in Union County Educational Services Commission; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westlake
Westlake is a public school in Westfield, NJ, part of Union County Educational Services Commission, serving approximately 53 students in grades 4th-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,336 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westlake
What grades does Westlake serve?
Westlake serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Westlake?
Westlake has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westlake rank in NJ?
Westlake ranks #1,336 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Westlake's MySchoolScout rating?
Westlake has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westlake a charter school?
No, Westlake is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westlake a Title I school?
No, Westlake is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westlake?
17.0% of students at Westlake 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 232-4181
- Area population (ZIP 07090)
- 30,760
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 07090; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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