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Westfield H S

High School · Spring ISD · Houston, TX

A Spring ISD high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

16713 ELLA BLVD, Houston, TX 77090

  • Math 9% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-34.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$12,710
Chronic Absenteeism70.4%

Students at Westfield H S score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Westfield H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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

$48,196

Median home value

$235,500

Median rent

$1,228/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

28%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Andy Dekaney H SEnrollment path unverified2.79–121.7 mi2,481Compare →
Richey AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.46–121.8 mi121Compare →
Momentum H SEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–122.0 mi236Compare →
Premier H S-houston (champions)Charter · enrollment unverified4.89–122.1 mi131Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Spring ISD

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#37 of 41
District spending per student
$12,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westfield H S is listed in SPRING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westfield H S

Westfield H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Spring ISD, serving approximately 2,301 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,399 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westfield H S

What grades does Westfield H S serve?

Westfield H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Westfield H S?

Westfield H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Westfield H S is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westfield H S rank in TX?

Westfield H S ranks #8,399 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Westfield H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Westfield H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Westfield H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield H S has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Westfield H S a charter school?

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

Is Westfield H S a Title I school?

No, Westfield H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westfield H S?

89.7% of students at Westfield H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
133
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.4%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 77090)
41,843
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
30.1
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 77090; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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