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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WESTFIELD·NCES 251263002894

Westfield Intermediate School

350 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085 · (413) 572-6441 · Hampden County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL729 STUDENTS
Enrollment
729
Middle
DISTRICT 700 · STATE 547
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
65 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
356
Grade 6
373
Student demographics
White
49768%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
15621%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 26%
Black
112%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Asian
284%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Two+
375%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
37151%
Female
35849%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Westfield Intermediate SchoolWestfield Middle School
Feeds from
Abner GibbsKG04Franklin AveKG04Paper MillKG04HighlandPK04Munger HillPK04Southampton RoadPK04Westfield River Elementary SchoolPK04
Based on grade levels within Westfield. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
36.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -6.0pp since 2018
Math
36.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -8.0pp since 2018

What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 36 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 6 points since 2018, while math scores are down about 8 points.

Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Westfield Intermediate School

Westfield Intermediate School is one of the medium-sized junior highs in Westfield, Massachusetts, part of Westfield, with 729 students on its rolls from grades 5 through 6. Compared to the state average of about 547 students per school, that is 33% above typical.

Across the 12 schools in Westfield (4,834 students total), Westfield Intermediate School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Westfield Intermediate School reports that White students make up the majority at 68%. Other groups include 21% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Westfield Intermediate School lists 65 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.3:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the area at large, Hampden County reports that the typical household earns roughly $71,306 per year, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Westfield Intermediate School is one of 168 public schools in Hampden County (combined enrollment of about 68,540 students).

Nearest neighbor: Southampton Road, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Westfield Intermediate School operates from an outer-ring location.

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Hampden County at a glance

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Population
462,815
Census ACS
Median income
$71,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
168
68,540 students

Quick facts

School name
Westfield Intermediate School
District
Westfield
Address
350 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085
Phone
(413) 572-6441
County
Hampden County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–06
Total enrollment
729
Teachers (FTE)
65
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
251263002894
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Westfield Intermediate School
How large is Westfield Intermediate School?
Westfield Intermediate School enrolls approximately 729 students in grades 05-06.
What age range does Westfield Intermediate School serve?
Westfield Intermediate School serves students from grade 05 through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Intermediate School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Westfield Intermediate School is approximately 11.3:1 (65 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Westfield Intermediate School?
At Westfield Intermediate School, the student body is approximately 68% White, 21% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Westfield Intermediate School?
Westfield Intermediate School is overseen by Westfield in Hampden County.
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