Serving 741 students in grades 4-5, Westwood Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)52%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
58%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Westwood Intermediate School?
741 students attend Westwood Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westwood Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Intermediate School?
Westwood Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood Intermediate School offer ?
Westwood Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Westwood Intermediate School part of?
Westwood Intermediate School is part of Spring Lake Park Public Schools School District.
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