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Westwood Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 663 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 29, 2012

Westwood is absolutely top notch! From the staff to the students, this school is unmatched! The music department (orchestra, choir, band) is amazing! The only complaint I have is that its only a 2 year school lol! We have had a wonderful experience at Westwood and will miss it dearly! The BEST principal in the world Mr. Gray makes this school what it is, he relates to the kids, is constantly interacting with them in the hallways, smiling, joking, just taking a genuine interest in them....simply amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2010

WWJH is an environment that helps students to grow up and get ready for the challenges of preparing for college. It is academically strong, and the students are diverse. This is a good place for a student to begin learning who they are and who they want to be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

I go to Westwood and i think it is the BESTTT!!!!! WEST IS WORSTT!!! haahaa (: this a GREAT review of our school but i would give my school a 10/10 rating and 5 stars... but thats my opinion! haha i have tons of friends there and the teachers actually think somthing of their students!!!! so if your child is looking for a middle school in Dallas TX. it should be WESTWOOD!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 14, 2009

This school is unable to deal with developmentally challenged students and made media attention because of it! Instead, the policy of zero-toleerance overwhelms the concept of practicle realistic applications to challenged students.


Posted February 19, 2008

A wonderful school full of teachers who care about the kids, not just teaching them. Every question I've ever had has been answered right away. All the teachers I've encountered are wiling to come in early, stay late, and give extra time throughout the day to help the kids. We're so glad to be at Westwood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

Excellent feedback from instructors. They have a policy of responding to parent queries within 24 hours. I have never had to wait that long for a reply. Good teacher/student ratio. Parent math sessions. Welcoming PTA. Excellent counselors willing to take the extra time to help with queries. My child has continued to excel in this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2005

Strong curriculum but difficult getting valuable feedback from instructors
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2005

Good curriculum; children seem to be ill-mannered
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 81% in 2011.

298 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

298 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

290 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

305 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

302 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

299 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

296 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education58%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female85%
Male93%
Black or African American82%
Asian96%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education58%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black or African American98%
Asian96%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education81%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black or African American92%
Asian97%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education68%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education65%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education94%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 33% 48%
White 33% 34%
Black 24% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 46%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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7630 Arapaho Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
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Phone: (469) 593-3600

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