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WESTWOOD J H

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
PALESTINE, Texas · WESTWOOD ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students200
Student:Teacher10.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
WESTWOOD J H
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
200
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
80%+15.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

WESTWOOD J H is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in PALESTINE, Texas. The school enrolls 200 students. It is part of the WESTWOOD ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictWESTWOOD ISD
County48001
CityPALESTINE
ZIP75803
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484329004916

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment200
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino20.6%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian18.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native51.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
20.6%
Black
0.5%
Asian
18.6%
Two+
8.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)