Westwood Junior High School

Westwood Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
7630 Arapaho Rd,  Dallas, TX
Richardson Independent School District
2.2
4.4
671 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jennie Bates
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.8%
Female
44.2%
Hispanic
39.3%
Black
29.2%
White
22%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#56 Most Diverse Public MS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
1.0
12/4/2024
as a student of Westwood junior high I'd say this place is not the best but with a huge improvement it can be better ands the parents do not get involved at all they just bring their kids to school and thats it overall westwood needs a savior to bring up from the depts
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2024
This school has been a wonderful change from my kid's elementary. This school is more diverse and most of the students treat everyone with kindness and respect. The teachers are amazing and the whole admin staff and principal show that they really care about their students. It's a special place that...
2.0 parent
11/30/2018
My child has never had behavior issues, but could not wait to leave and get to high school. High school has been a much better experience for her. Other students from West and North have said their experience was nothing like hers at Westwood.
3.0 parent
6/12/2018
Theft is a huge problem-- if your child has a phone or valuables watch out, the parents constantly complained about it. The school tends to look away at students with disciplinary issues. My child had a boy in his class who threatened the teacher's life, tossed desks, cursed at other students and di...
5.0 parent
9/28/2014
Challenging curriculum with good teachers and leadership. It would be nice if it was a three year middle school instead of a two year junior high for greater continuity, but that isn't a reflection on the quality of the school. I haven't noticed any disciplinary problems at the school, and I have vo...

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Westwood Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Dallas, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 671 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Westwood Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $739,009. Discover additional schools in the area, like JJ Pearce High School, Richardson High School, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy North Dallas, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westwood Junior High School.

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