WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Westwood Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Danville City Public Schools school district, located in Danville, VA with about 560 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Westwood Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Middle School, located at 500 Apollo Ave in Danville, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Danville Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students during their middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of core subjects alongside social-emotional learning.

The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for parents, students, and the community to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and school policies. As part of the broader Danville community, Westwood Middle plays an integral role in supporting local families by providing a structured and supportive space that promotes student achievement and engagement. Through its faculty and administrative leadership, the school continues to work toward enhancing the educational experience for all students in its district.

For more information, contact Westwood Middle at (434) 797-8860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
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WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Danville, VA with about 560 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
560
Teachers:
38.87
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 560 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.1%
White
17.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.