WESTWOOD J H
WESTWOOD J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WESTWOOD ISD school district, located in PALESTINE, TX with about 242 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 26 teachers, WESTWOOD J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 Junior High School is located in Palestine, Texas, and serves as a core campus within the Westwood Independent School District. Situated on Panther Boulevard, the school functions as a transitional educational environment for students in the middle grades, typically focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. As a "Panther" institution, the school maintains a strong local identity, emphasizing academic development, extracurricular involvement, and the cultivation of a supportive school community.
The campus plays a vital role in the Palestine area by offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the social and emotional needs of early adolescents. By prioritizing student engagement and fostering a sense of school spirit, Westwood Junior High aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and character development necessary for success as they move forward into the Westwood High School program.
For more information, contact WESTWOOD J H at (903) 723-0423 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALESTINE, TX 75803-8482
(903) 723-0423
WESTWOOD J H is a public Title I school in PALESTINE, TX with about 242 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WESTWOOD ISD
- Total Students:
- 242
- Teachers:
- 26.29
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 242 students
- White
- 52.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.