Westwood Regional Middle School

Summary:

Westwood Regional Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Westwood, New Jersey, part of the Westwood Regional School District. With 655 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, particularly for certain student subgroups.

Westwood Regional Middle School's academic performance is impressive, with 67.1% proficiency in 6th grade ELA, 73.2% in 7th grade ELA, and 92.7% in 8th grade Algebra I - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also ranks 36th out of 320 NJ middle schools for English Language Learners and 75th out of 201 NJ middle schools for Asian students. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased, it remains lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is relatively low compared to nearby schools.

In comparison to nearby middle schools, Westwood Regional Middle School generally outperforms many of them in academic metrics. For example, in 2023-2024, Westwood had 92.7% proficiency in 8th grade Algebra I, compared to 100% at Tenakill Middle School, 100% at Woodcliff Middle School, and 100% at Charles DeWolf Middle School. However, the school's performance for other subgroups, like male students and special education students, is more average compared to other NJ middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 23 Third Avenue
       Westwood, NJ  07675-3331


(201) 664-5560

District: Westwood Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $3,269 Help


Students who attend Westwood Regional Middle School usually attend:

High:    Westwood Regional High School

Feeder schools for Westwood Regional Middle School:

Elementary:    Berkeley Elementary
    Brookside Elementary School
    Jessie F. George Elementary
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  683

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.9%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Asian:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westwood Regional Middle School ranks better than 74% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (18.2%), Asian (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood Regional Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood Regional Middle School is $3,269.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westwood Regional Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Regional Middle School 193rd of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Westwood Regional Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Westwood Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Regional School District 112th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westwood Regional Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 76.49 166th 684 75.7%
2013 73.02 212th 704 69.9%
2014 78.01 161st 717 77.5%
2015 88.83 31st 713 95.7%
2016 80.08 102nd 713 85.7%
2017 79.78 133rd 712 81.3%
2018 78.56 138th 716 80.7%
2019 74.57 178th 745 76.1%
2021 80.36 106th 652 83.7%
2022 76.84 149th 745 80.0%
2023 68.14 204th 748 72.7%
2024 69.91 193rd 743 74.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.06 55th 227 75.8%
2022 75.05 27th 270 90.0%
2023 57.77 75th 288 74.0%
2024 78.92 36th 320 88.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.84 156th 471 66.9%
2019 37.31 288th 492 41.5%
2021 46.81 185th 401 53.9%
2022 49.56 199th 535 62.8%
2023 56.80 159th 505 68.5%
2024 44.87 232nd 510 54.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.36 150th 522 71.3%
2019 71.87 94th 541 82.6%
2021 45.69 213th 467 54.4%
2022 62.91 104th 549 81.1%
2023 67.46 96th 568 83.1%
2024 57.40 186th 584 68.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.80 143rd 680 79.0%
2019 77.84 146th 703 79.2%
2021 78.42 107th 625 82.9%
2022 83.73 89th 726 87.7%
2023 72.19 184th 720 74.4%
2024 74.08 170th 717 76.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.24 143rd 675 78.8%
2019 70.86 198th 697 71.6%
2021 81.01 98th 635 84.6%
2022 75.73 148th 730 79.7%
2023 64.04 229th 718 68.1%
2024 63.73 229th 719 68.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.17 10th 147 93.2%
2022 62.90 81st 200 59.5%
2023 54.26 106th 201 47.3%
2024 63.52 75th 200 62.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.94 63rd 504 87.5%
2019 68.69 126th 524 76.0%
2021 78.32 59th 480 87.7%
2022 67.54 126th 591 78.7%
2023 73.52 100th 587 83.0%
2024 70.36 126th 589 78.6%
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Rank History for White students at Westwood Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.09 139th 497 72.0%
2019 66.65 150th 504 70.2%
2021 63.09 120th 435 72.4%
2022 67.96 137th 512 73.2%
2023 52.45 235th 509 53.8%
2024 53.52 216th 510 57.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Westwood Regional Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 7 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1989 282 10 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1990 277 8 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1991 267 6 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 258 4 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 261 3 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1994 262 2 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 277 3 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 277 3 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1998 237 2 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 299 22 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2000 332 22 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2001 310 17 21 15 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 275 17 29 15 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 275 17 29 15 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 338 17 34 18 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 356 16 27 24 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 350 22 26 26 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 333 17 29 27 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 343 14 25 34 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2009 363 21 33 30 0 0 0 0 447
2010 329 18 36 34 0 0 1 0 418
2011 325 17 33 32 0 0 4 0 411
2012 361 12 28 43 0 0 6 0 450
2013 365 14 34 48 0 0 3 0 464
2014 334 18 35 43 0 0 0 0 430
2015 337 19 36 39 0 1 1 0 433
2016 329 14 34 50 0 1 1 0 429
2017 318 16 26 56 0 0 3 0 419
2018 326 10 15 61 0 1 6 0 419
2019 319 14 14 71 1 1 7 0 427
2020 319 13 20 71 1 1 12 0 437
2021 462 16 32 108 1 1 20 0 640
2022 444 11 41 107 0 2 24 1 630
2023 463 11 35 122 0 2 22 0 655
2024 484 9 43 124 0 3 20 0 683

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westwood Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 17.0 17.0 n/a
1989 308 17.0 18.1 n/a
1990 307 17.0 18.0 1
1991 299 17.0 17.5 2.3
1992 283 17.0 16.6 2.1
1993 276 17.0 16.2 4
1994 282 18.0 15.7 2.5
1995 300 18.0 16.7 2.7
1996 300 18.0 16.7 2.7
1998 256 17.0 15.1 2.7
1999 352 23.0 15.3 2.8
2000 395 29.5 13.4 5.1
2001 364 29.8 12.2 4.1
2002 336 29.5 11.4 4.2
2003 336 29.5 11.4 4.2
2004 407 30.4 13.4 4.2
2005 425 30.4 14.0 n/a
2006 424 31.4 13.5 6.1
2007 406 32.0 12.7 4.2
2008 416 25.0 16.6 4.3
2009 447 35.4 10.9 6.5
2010 418 26.0 16.0 6
2011 411 29.0 14.1 1
2012 450 33.9 13.2 8
2013 464 24.2 19.1 10.1
2014 430 28.0 15.3 12.8
2015 433 28.0 15.4 11.8
2016 429 42.0 10.2 10.5
2017 419 40.0 10.4 10
2018 419 42.2 9.9 9.8
2019 427 41.2 10.3 10.3
2020 437 40.2 10.8 7.6
2021 640 62.9 10.1 10.3
2022 630 61.1 10.3 10.5
2023 655 55.6 11.7 10.4
2024 683 60.8 11.2 11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westwood Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 17.0 17.0 n/a
1989 308 17.0 18.1 n/a
1990 307 17.0 18.0 1
1991 299 17.0 17.5 2.3
1992 283 17.0 16.6 2.1
1993 276 17.0 16.2 4
1994 282 18.0 15.7 2.5
1995 300 18.0 16.7 2.7
1996 300 18.0 16.7 2.7
1998 256 17.0 15.1 2.7
1999 352 23.0 15.3 2.8
2000 395 29.5 13.4 5.1
2001 364 29.8 12.2 4.1
2002 336 29.5 11.4 4.2
2003 336 29.5 11.4 4.2
2004 407 30.4 13.4 4.2
2005 425 30.4 14.0 n/a
2006 424 31.4 13.5 6.1
2007 406 32.0 12.7 4.2
2008 416 25.0 16.6 4.3
2009 447 35.4 10.9 6.5
2010 418 26.0 16.0 6
2011 411 29.0 14.1 1
2012 450 33.9 13.2 8
2013 464 24.2 19.1 10.1
2014 430 28.0 15.3 12.8
2015 433 28.0 15.4 11.8
2016 429 42.0 10.2 10.5
2017 419 40.0 10.4 10
2018 419 42.2 9.9 9.8
2019 427 41.2 10.3 10.3
2020 437 40.2 10.8 7.6
2021 640 62.9 10.1 10.3
2022 630 61.1 10.3 10.5
2023 655 55.6 11.7 10.4
2024 683 60.8 11.2 11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westwood Regional Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $138 (4.2%) $3,131 (95.8%) $3,269

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood Regional Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 178th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 204th of 748 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional Middle School)73.164.8
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional School District)73.164.8
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Regional Middle School)46.642.9
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Regional School District)46.642.9
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional Middle School)77.369.2
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional School District)77.369.2
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Regional Middle School)54.540.7
 13.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Regional School District)54.540.7
 13.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427655
 53.4%
African American1411
 21.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1435
 150%
Hispanic71122
 71.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White319463
 45.1%
Two or More Races722
 214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.3%10.4%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Westwood Regional Middle School usually go on to attend Westwood Regional High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 683 students attended Westwood Regional Middle School.

Students at Westwood Regional Middle School are 71% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Westwood Regional Middle School ranks 193rd of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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