Westwood Middle School

(931)728-2071

wms.manchestercitysch.org/

462 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westwood Middle School, located in Manchester, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Manchester City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students during the critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both foundational knowledge and the development of 21st-century skills.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Westwood Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school provides various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and develop a sense of school pride. With its commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction and a supportive campus culture, Westwood Middle School functions as a vital hub for youth development in the Manchester community.

462

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	103
Black	27
Asian	5
Two or More	19

White
308 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
103 (22.3 %)
Black
27 (5.8 %)
Two or More
19 (4.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Manchester
Phone:	(931)728-2071
Website:	http://wms.manchestercitysch.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 152

Grade 7 149

Grade 8 161