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Westfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,808 students in Westfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Westfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
4,808 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
418 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Westfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
137 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
952 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
25%
# Black Students
93 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
3,412 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
71%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
205 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
205
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
278
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
309
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
330
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
352
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
326
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
352
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
369
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
406
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
410
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
394
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
12
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,905 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,640
$23,714
Spending / Student
$19,905
$24,468
Best Westfield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Southampton Road
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Southampton Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Westfield High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
177 Montgomery Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #44.
Westfield Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Grades: 5-6
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Westfield Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 Smith Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Abner Gibbs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Rank: #77.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 706 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Munger Hill
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mallard Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Paper Mill
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 Paper Mill Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6519
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6519
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
Westfield Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 North Elm Street, Suite 401
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 564-9572
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 564-9572
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Ave
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Franklin Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6424
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6424
Grades: K-4
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
35 White Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Grades: PK
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westfield School District?
Westfield School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,808 students.
What is the rank of Westfield School District?
Westfield School District is ranked #289 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield School District?
71% of Westfield School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westfield School District?
Westfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Westfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,905 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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