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Westwood Intermediate School

Public | K-1, 4-5 | 891 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted April 18, 2010

I just love this school! I really enjoy this school! If you ever go there I think everyone is going to like it!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 13, 2008

Westwood is a great school.


Posted January 3, 2008

I love this school! It's a 4th & 5th Grade only school that is well run. My children enjoy the format and have really excelled in their learning.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

331 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

315 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

389 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

380 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
42%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners68%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners54%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

390 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female70%
Male81%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners61%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners37%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant60%

Science

All Students48%
Female48%
Male48%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islander51%
Hispanic14%
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 6%
Black 10% 10%
Hispanic 10% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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701 91st Ave NE
Blaine, MN 55434
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Phone: (763) 784-8551

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