Westwood Regional Middle School

www.wwrsd.org/o/wrms

655 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westwood Regional Middle School (WRMS), located at 23 Third Avenue in Westwood, New Jersey, serves as the central middle school facility for the Westwood Regional School District. The school typically enrolls students in grades 6 through 8, acting as a transitional academic environment between the elementary and high school levels. The district is known for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating technology and elective programs designed to help students explore their personal interests and prepare for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a supportive community culture that prioritizes social-emotional growth and student engagement. Like many schools in the Bergen County area, WRMS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic sports, arts programs, and various clubs that encourage students to develop leadership skills and build connections with their peers. By maintaining a focus on both high educational standards and the holistic development of the middle school learner, Westwood Regional Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

655

Total Students

55.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Regional Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	122
Black	11
Asian	35
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	2

White
463 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
122 (18.6 %)
Asian
35 (5.3 %)
Two or More
22 (3.4 %)
Black
11 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Westwood Regional School District
Phone:	(201)664-5560
Website:	http://www.wwrsd.org/o/wrms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 231

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 203

Ungraded 5