Westwood Middle School

480 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Westwood Middle School, located at 42350 Adelbert St in Elyria, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Elyria City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary school to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Westwood aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible participants in their school community.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes various extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and athletic programs. These offerings are designed to help students discover new interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers and educators. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, Westwood Middle School strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential within the Elyria community.

480

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	94
Black	114
Asian	3
Two or More	91

White
178 (37.1%)
Black
114 (23.7%)
Hispanic
94 (19.6%)
Two or More
91 (19.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elyria City Schools
Phone:	(440)284-8017
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 115

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 116

Grade 8 125