At a glance
Reported students
624
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
Westwood Middle School: 624 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. 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
- 544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Westwood Middle School
Westwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Spokane. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Cheney School District. NCES reports 624 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 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 (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. 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 School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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 2 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
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.51
- 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
- White62%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black2.7%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.5%
- Multiracial8.2%
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 Cheney School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cheney Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
637 reported students
Sunset Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
634 reported students
Windsor Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
549 reported students
Betz Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Phil Snowdon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
525 reported students
Salnave Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
Public schools near Westwood Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle School Middle · Spokane School District | 06–08 | 855 | 4.3 mi |
| Carla Peperzak Middle School Middle · Spokane School District | 06–08 | 754 | 5.2 mi |
| Chase Middle School Middle · Spokane School District | 06–08 | 685 | 7.1 mi |
| Pauline Flett Middle School Middle · Spokane School District | 06–08 | 609 | 7.2 mi |
| Glover Middle School Middle · Spokane School District | 06–08 | 537 | 7.2 mi |
| Denny Yasuhara Middle School Middle · Spokane School District | 06–08 | 596 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Middle School
What grades does Westwood Middle School serve?
Westwood Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cheney School District.
How many students attend Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School reported 624 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 544 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 624 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cheney School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.7% 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 School in?
Westwood Middle School is part of Cheney School District, based in Cheney, WA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sacajawea Middle School (4.3 mi), Carla Peperzak Middle School (5.2 mi), Chase Middle School (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.