Westwood Middle School

1525 MOUNT MERCY DR NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504

176 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westwood Middle School, located at 1525 Mount Mercy Dr NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a public middle school serving students in the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a larger urban school system, Westwood emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school community focuses on the diverse needs of its student body, often utilizing neighborhood-centered outreach and partnership initiatives to encourage parental and community involvement. While navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in a mid-sized urban middle school, Westwood promotes a culture of equity and personalized learning. By offering a blend of core academic subjects, arts, and athletics, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that supports both the academic success and personal character development of its diverse student population.

176

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	61
Black	65
Asian	1
Two or More	25

Black
65 (36.9%)
Hispanic
61 (34.7%)
Two or More
25 (14.2%)
White
24 (13.6%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-3322
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 62