Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch

www.springlakeparkschools.org/

1,691 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Westwood Middle School, located in Blaine, Minnesota, is a key academic institution within the Spring Lake Park Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and the practical application of core subjects in a modern learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to personalized learning, which encourages students to take an active role in their educational journey through flexible instructional methods. Beyond the classroom, Westwood offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests, build community, and develop leadership skills. By bridging the transition between elementary and high school, Westwood aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and a lifelong passion for learning in every student.

1,691

Total Students

95.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	844
Hispanic	319
Black	215
Asian	140
Two or More	156
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	5

White
844 (49.9 %)
Hispanic
319 (18.9 %)
Black
215 (12.7 %)
Two or More
156 (9.2 %)
Asian
140 (8.3 %)
American Indian
12 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(763)600-5300
Website:	http://www.springlakeparkschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	170

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 383

Grade 6 440

Grade 7 444

Grade 8 424