- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483702004165
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet ranks #14 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 483702004165 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 12.6:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 630
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
630 students
What this shows Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet compares
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,101
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
African American 24.1%
White 22.7%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
How many students attend Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet?
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet has 630 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Math Science Leadership Magnet?
53.1% of students at Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet?
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Math Science Leadership Magnet rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet ranks #14 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.