The Westwood School

Private, Nonsectarian, PK, KG-12

 14340 Proton Rd
       Dallas, TX  75244-3511


(972) 239-8598




Student/teacher ratio:  6.1 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.7%
Not Specified:
27.7%
Asian:
12.7%
more


 See top rated Texas public schools

 Compare The Westwood School to nearby private schools!

Student Body

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
80%

0%

0%

0%

20%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 29, 2015

Open Quote After attending Westwood for over 11 years we are leaving the school with very few positive things to say about our experience. Through the years the grumblings and undercurrent of negativity has turned out, sadly, to be true. My children are behind their grade level (by more than a few months, one may not be able to catch up even with expensive tutoring programs this summer), have learned to skate by doing just the bare minimum of work, have been overlooked and left behind even with active parents expressing our concerns and asking what we could do.

The administration is beyond unprofessional in how they communicate, and it is the children who suffer. When the promises we are made are not fulfilled the situation is glossed over and we are told to just trust in the school. We trusted for far too long. My children do not struggle with learning challenges, and we are not dealing with attention issues. Families complain that we feel we are just a paycheck, and when concerns are brought to the school we are systematically excluded until leaving becomes the best option.

This school has robbed us of tuition money and left us with confused, uneducated children who will likely flounder just as other classmates who wised up before we did and escaped. There is a reason a record number of families has wised up this year and are not returning. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Open Quote This school truly is a hidden gem! The school's warm, welcoming atmosphere has easily allowed for us to feel like we are part of "The Westwood Family". The teachers are so passionate and do a wonderful job tending to the individual needs of each child. My daughter loves coming to school each day and I feel so content knowing she is being offered the best education available. We are so glad to have found this amazing place! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Open Quote I LOVE Westwood. Not only are the students excelling academically (the 6 Seniors have been offered over $955,000 in academic scholarships), students are also taught responsibility. My 9-year-old reminded me that we had to get to the library because his books were due in TWO DAYS! Students set personal boundaries and know what to do when someone crosses that boundary. They practice problem-solving and other social graces.

I am an employee as well. After working here for one year and seeing what a wonderful place this is, I had to enroll my four children. My oldest graduated last year with Westwood's first graduating class and is now attending college overseas. Westwood has the best students, the best staff, and the best parents. It's the people that make the community. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Open Quote If you are looking for a school where your child is known by his first name by all of the staff, a school where people firmly believe in independent thinking, self-respect, community spirit, multicultural understanding, and above all, academic excellence, the The Westwood School is for you! I have been a Montessori parent, and a Westwood parent for many years now. This school is set apart from the rest in so many ways. Here children are familiar personalities to their teachers and staff, not just another face in a crowd. The teachers are kind and focused on each individual, finding the best way of maximizing each potential for success. It all begins early, around the toddler age, and it beautifully grows into a place where teenagers feel proud and connected with whom they want to become. This school truly focusses on the child's world, and the understanding of his needs and potential. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Open Quote The Westwood crest promises Character, Community & Academic Excellence; Westwood truly delivers on all three. Our curriculum and school procedures are intentionally designed with these ideals at the center. You can see that our school is special by simply observing a group of Westwood children heading outdoors. The first child holds the door open for the others, every child thanking the one holding the door as s/he passes. This is but one simple example of an intentional procedure that teaches grace & courtesy as well as order and respect. As teachers, we understand that our mission is to develop the whole child. Over the course of the 3-year Montessori cycle, we get to know our students on a deeper level than traditional schools allow. This permits us to customize not only an academic track for each child, but also to work toward social & emotional growth on an individual basis. We achieve academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum that incorporates problem-solving, exploration and discovery, and of course, strong fundamentals. I am proud of the way we challenge and nurture children, hold them to high ideals, and provide a community where they know they are cherished. Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Westwood School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 99 5 22 13 0 n/a n/a 116 255
2010 137 7 23 9 0 1 14 69 260
2012 119 14 46 23 0 1 0 51 254
2014 140 16 54 27 0 1 0 59 297
2016 126 15 43 18 2 0 3 35 242
2018 139 14 17 17 10 2 12 42 253
2020 134 15 38 15 0 0 15 72 289
2022 134 15 38 15 0 0 15 83 300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Student/Teacher Ratio The Westwood School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 255 19.8 7.0 n/a
2010 260 22.3 8.5 n/a
2012 254 28.0 7.2 n/a
2014 297 12.0 19.8 n/a
2016 242 49.3 4.2 n/a
2018 253 35.4 5.9 n/a
2020 289 51.9 4.1 n/a
2022 300 35.4 6.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


Schools Near The Westwood School









Frequently Asked Questions about The Westwood School

Students at The Westwood School are 45% White, 28% Not Specified, 13% Asian, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2021-22 school year, 300 students attended The Westwood School.


Rate The Westwood School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for The Westwood School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 54 milliseconds.