- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danville, VA
Westwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510111001233
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #14 of 16
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Middle ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111001233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Westwood Middle shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 510111001233 · Danville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 14.9:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High (1,248 students)
Westwood Middle shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Westwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High
1,248 students
- This school
Westwood Middle
642 students
- G.L.H. Johnson
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
571 students
- Schoolfield El
Schoolfield Elementary
516 students
- O. Trent Bonne
O. Trent Bonner Middle
501 students
- Edwin a. Gibso 466
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
466 students
What this shows Westwood Middle reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Middle compares
Westwood Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$18,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
White 10.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Westwood Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville City Public Schools reports $18,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin a. Gibson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Danville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Middle
How many students attend Westwood Middle?
Westwood Middle has 642 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Middle?
89.8% of students at Westwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Middle is African American at 72.6% of enrollment, in Danville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Middle?
Westwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Middle ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Danville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Besides Westwood Middle, Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students), G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students), and Schoolfield Elementary (516 students). See the Danville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.