Westwood J H
School Overview
Westwood J H is a public school located in Palestine, Texas. It is a school in Westwood Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 244 students through grade 7 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 8 to 1 where a total of 29 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 244 students are attending Westwood J H. By gender, there are 132 and 112 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Westwood J H offers the gifted and talented program. Total 8 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 29 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Westwood J H and the students to teacher ratio is 8 to 1. 93.1% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 29 | Students per teacher: 8 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 93.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 6.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 244 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,971 Households |
| Population | 8,065 |
| Male | 9,511 |
| Female | 4,268 |
| Child Population | 2,351 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,420 Units |
| Average House Value | $94,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $750 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $41,287 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 83.06% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Westwood Independent School District
In Westwood Independent School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PALESTINE, Texas
1 private schools are serving students in PALESTINE, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.