Summary:
The city of Westwood, Massachusetts is home to a high-performing school district that serves over 3,000 students across 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district consistently ranks among the top in the state, with several standout schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.
The William E Sheehan Elementary School and Martha Jones Elementary School are two of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking 1st and 2nd respectively in 2024-2025. Both schools boast over 80% proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Another high-achieving elementary school is Downey Elementary, which ranks 16th in the state and has particularly strong math performance.
At the secondary level, Westwood High School is also a standout, ranking 27th in the state in 2024-2025. The high school boasts exceptional graduation rates of 98.3% and a 0.0% dropout rate, far surpassing state averages. Across the Westwood school district, students consistently outperform state averages on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates in the 70-80% range compared to the state's 45-51%.
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