WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the POLK school district, located in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 720 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 48 teachers, WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Winter Haven, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in the Polk County School District. Situated on Avenue J NW, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The institution follows the standard curriculum set forth by the Florida Department of Education, emphasizing core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while often providing various extracurricular opportunities to engage students beyond the classroom.

As part of the Polk County Public Schools system, WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL utilizes the district’s digital infrastructure to keep parents and students informed about school policies, academic calendars, and campus resources. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student achievement and preparation for secondary education. By maintaining an active online presence through their official district portal, the school facilitates communication regarding school events, faculty contact information, and specific programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of the Winter Haven student population.

For more information, contact WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL at (863) 965-5484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3520 AVENUE J NW
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-2273
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WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 720 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
720
Teachers:
48
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 school
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 720 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.4%
Black or African American
27.9%
White
25.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.