WESTWOOD MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET

schools.risd.org/WestwoodJH

630 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet, located in Dallas, Texas, and serving the Richardson Independent School District, is an academic institution that emphasizes a specialized curriculum focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous, inquiry-based learning environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The school aims to foster innovation and leadership by integrating hands-on projects and advanced coursework into their daily instruction, preparing students for future success in competitive academic and professional fields.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Westwood encourages students to take initiative and become proactive leaders within their school and local community. Through its specialized programming and dedicated faculty, the school provides a supportive space for students who show an early aptitude for math and science to explore their passions and develop the technical literacy required for a rapidly evolving global economy.

630

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTWOOD MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	266
Black	152
Asian	44
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
266 (42.2%)
Black
152 (24.1%)
White
143 (22.7%)
Asian
44 (7.0%)
Two or More
22 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-3600
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/WestwoodJH
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 1

Grade 7 317

Grade 8 312