Enrollment
642
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Middle
Westwood Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Danville, Virginia, enrolling 642 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 642 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 371 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #352, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 642 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $17,916 per pupil, 22% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 221 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 642 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Danville's middle schools, it stands alongside O. Trent Bonner Middle (501 students): Westwood Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 10.7:1).
Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students) and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students) alongside Westwood Middle.
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 compares
Westwood Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville City Public Schools, which includes Westwood Middle.
$17,916
Per student
+22%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 26.8%
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 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
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westwood Middle a good school?
Westwood Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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