WESTWOOD MIDDLE

web.dps.k12.va.us/westwood/

609 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

609

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTWOOD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	79
Black	399
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Black
399 (65.5 %)
White
98 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
79 (13.0 %)
Two or More
28 (4.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Danville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)797-8860
Website:	http://web.dps.k12.va.us/westwood/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
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 6 215

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 204