Top Rankings
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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,836 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 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
4,836 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
426 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Westfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 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
0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
136 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
929 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
24%
# Black Students
99 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
3,453 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
72%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
306
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
332
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
331
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
343
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
369
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
319
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
360
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
378
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
393
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,521 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,789 is less than the state median of $24,672. 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
$20,521
$23,913
Spending / Student
$19,789
$24,672
Best Westfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland
Magnet School
(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: K-4
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Southampton Road
Magnet School
(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
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Westfield High School
Magnet 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
| 1,027 students
Rank: #44.
Westfield Intermediate School
Magnet 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
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
Westfield Technical Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Abner Gibbs
Magnet School
(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
| 153 students
Rank: #77.
Westfield Middle School
Magnet 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
| 691 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Munger Hill
Magnet School
(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: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Paper Mill
Magnet School
(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
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
Westfield Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 North Elm St, Suite 401
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 564-9572
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 564-9572
Grades: 1-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Ave
Magnet School
(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
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
35 White Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Grades: PK
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westfield School District?
Westfield School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,836 students.
What is the rank of Westfield School District?
Westfield School District is ranked #289 out of 395 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?
72% of Westfield School District students are White, 19% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Westfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,789 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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