Below Average
#1564 of 1,851 schools in VA
Westwood Middle
Middle School · Danville City Public Schools · Danville, VA
A Danville City Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Apollo Ave, Danville, VA 24540
- Math 44% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
107.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood Middle 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), 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
$47,207
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Trent Bonner MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Rivermont School - Dan RiverPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 3–12 | 0.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Building Blocks Center for Children With AutismPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 1.1 mi | 15 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Danville City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Middle is listed in Danville City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Middle
Westwood Middle is a public middle school in Danville, VA, part of Danville City Public Schools, serving approximately 554 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Middle
What grades does Westwood Middle serve?
Westwood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westwood Middle?
Westwood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Middle rank in VA?
Westwood Middle ranks #1,564 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Westwood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westwood Middle a charter school?
No, Westwood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Middle a Title I school?
No, Westwood Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Middle?
107.6% of students at Westwood Middle 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
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Danville city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (434) 797-8860
- Area population (ZIP 24540)
- 31,491
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24540; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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