Summary:
Zip code 99224 in Spokane, Washington, contains one public middle school, Westwood Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 within the Cheney School District.
Westwood Middle School has shown a concerning trend in its statewide ranking, dropping from the 55th percentile in the 2022-2023 school year to the 40th percentile for 2024-2025. Academically, student proficiency is below the Washington state average in core subjects, with mathematics being a particular challenge at 31.71% proficient compared to the state's 42.63%. However, performance varies by grade, with 7th graders performing strongest in English Language Arts and 8th grade science being a relative strength for the school, outperforming the district average.
The school's context is important, as it operates in the Cheney School District, which ranks in the 34th percentile among Washington districts. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.8 to 1 and over half of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with significant economic needs. Despite per-student spending above the national average, the recent decline in ratings and below-average test scores suggest families may want to investigate the school's specific support programs and instructional strategies, especially for students transitioning into 6th grade, where academic performance is lowest.
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