At a glance
Reported students
200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Westwood Middle: 200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 206
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Westwood Middle
Westwood Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Palestine. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Westwood ISD. NCES reports 200 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westwood Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46%
- Hispanic27%
- Black22.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Westwood ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westwood Pri
Elementary · Grades PK–02
378 reported students
Westwood El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
404 reported students
Westwood H S
High · Grades 09–12
405 reported students
Public schools near Westwood Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood H S High · Westwood ISD | 09–12 | 405 | 0.1 mi |
| Westwood Pri Elementary · Westwood ISD | PK–02 | 378 | 0.2 mi |
| Westwood El Elementary · Westwood ISD | 03–05 | 404 | 1.3 mi |
| Palestine J H Middle · Palestine ISD | 07–08 | 456 | 4.7 mi |
| Story Int Middle · Palestine ISD | 04–06 | 670 | 5.3 mi |
| Elkhart Middle Middle · Elkhart ISD | 06–08 | 283 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Middle
What grades does Westwood Middle serve?
Westwood Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Westwood ISD.
How many students attend Westwood Middle?
Westwood Middle reported 200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 206 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westwood Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 200 students and 19.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westwood Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westwood Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westwood ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westwood Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westwood Middle in?
Westwood Middle is part of Westwood ISD, based in Palestine, TX, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westwood Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westwood H S (0.1 mi), Westwood Pri (0.2 mi), Westwood El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.