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#1126 of 2,228 schools in WA
Westwood Middle School
Middle School · Cheney School District · Spokane, WA
A Cheney School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6120 SOUTH ABBOTT ROAD, Spokane, WA 99224
- Math 33% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 26 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$76,785
Median home value
$439,700
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Cheney Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 606 | Compare → |
| HomeworksEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | Not available | 133 | 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.
Cheney School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Middle School is listed in Cheney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Middle School
Westwood Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane, WA, part of Cheney School District, serving approximately 617 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
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 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School is 17.6:1. 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 WA?
Westwood Middle School ranks #1,126 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Westwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Middle School 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.
What are the test scores at Westwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
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?
59.8% 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
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (509) 559-4410
- Area population (ZIP 99224)
- 23,599
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99224; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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