WESTWOOD MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET
WESTWOOD MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RICHARDSON ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 675 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 49 teachers, WESTWOOD MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET, located in Dallas, Texas, and serving the Richardson Independent School District, is an academic institution that emphasizes a specialized curriculum focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous, inquiry-based learning environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The school aims to foster innovation and leadership by integrating hands-on projects and advanced coursework into their daily instruction, preparing students for future success in competitive academic and professional fields.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Westwood encourages students to take initiative and become proactive leaders within their school and local community. Through its specialized programming and dedicated faculty, the school provides a supportive space for students who show an early aptitude for math and science to explore their passions and develop the technical literacy required for a rapidly evolving global economy.
For more information, contact WESTWOOD MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET at (469) 593-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75248-4107
(469) 593-3600
WESTWOOD MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 675 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- RICHARDSON ISD
- Total Students:
- 675
- Teachers:
- 49.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 675 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.3%
- White
- 29.5%
- Black or African American
- 19.4%
- Asian
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.