WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 1,039 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Gainesville, Florida, is part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. It serves as a comprehensive middle school for students in the local community, emphasizing a standard middle school curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school is known for being part of a district that prioritizes diverse academic opportunities and extracurricular involvement, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social development during the critical middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is situated in a convenient location in Northwest Gainesville, making it accessible to a wide demographic within the city. As a member of the Alachua County school system, it benefits from the district’s focus on integrated technology, teacher professional development, and community-engaged learning. Parents and students looking for specific information on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide programs can find comprehensive resources through the official Alachua County Public Schools website linked in their directory.

For more information, contact WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL at (352) 955-6718 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3215 NW 15TH AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605-5053
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WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 1,039 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALACHUA
Total Students:
1,039
Teachers:
59
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,039 students

White
38.9%
Black or African American
36.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.9%
Two or more races
8.0%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.