Enrollment
624
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane, WA
Westwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530123003428
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Cheney School District · Washington
NCES ID 530123003428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Middle School
Westwood Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 624 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.6% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Cheney School District spends $14,274 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane's middle schools, it stands alongside Sacajawea Middle School (855 students): Westwood Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 19.9:1).
Cheney School District also operates Cheney High School (1,491 students) and Cheney Middle School (637 students) alongside Westwood Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westwood Middle School compares
Westwood Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Westwood Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheney School District, which includes Westwood Middle School.
$14,274
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 65.4%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betz Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Spokane
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sacajawea Middle School
Standard public school
855 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Shaw Middle School
Standard public school
693 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
685 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Salk Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pauline Flett Middle School
Standard public school
609 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Middle School
How many students attend Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Middle School?
51.6% of students at Westwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Middle School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Westwood Middle School a good school?
Westwood Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cheney School District?
Besides Westwood Middle School, Cheney School District also operates Cheney High School (1,491 students), Cheney Middle School (637 students), and Sunset Elementary (634 students). See the Cheney School District district page for the complete list.
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