- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palestine, TX
Westwood J H
Federal NCES profile for Westwood J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484329004916
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood J H earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood J H has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood J H ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Westwood J H held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 484329004916 · Palestine, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.1:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood H S (405 students)
Westwood J H held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westwood J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
405 students
- Westwood El
Westwood El
404 students
- Westwood Pri
Westwood Pri
378 students
- This school
Westwood J H
200 students
What this shows Westwood J H reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood J H compares
Westwood J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 22.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Westwood J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westwood Isd reports $12,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood J H
How many students attend Westwood J H?
Westwood J H has 200 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood J H is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood J H?
74.1% of students at Westwood J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood J H?
The largest demographic group at Westwood J H is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood J H?
Westwood J H has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood J H rank among public schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood J H ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Palestine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood Isd?
Besides Westwood J H, Westwood Isd also operates Westwood H S (405 students), Westwood El (404 students), and Westwood Pri (378 students). See the Westwood Isd district page for the complete list.