- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Westwood Middle School grew from 585 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530123003428 · Spokane, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 18.9:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheney High School (1,491 students)
Westwood Middle School grew from 585 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Westwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheney High Sc
Cheney High School
1,491 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
637 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
634 students
- This school
Westwood Middle School
624 students
- Windsor Elemen 549
Windsor Elementary
549 students
- Betz Elementar 535
Betz Elementary
535 students
What this shows Westwood Middle School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Middle School compares
Westwood Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Cheney School District reports $14,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~624 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.