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Westfield School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Westfield.

Students
4,772
Schools
12
Spent per student
$20,104
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
12:1
The gist

What stands out about Westfield School District

  • School Grade C+: better than 37% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
  • Spends 24% less per student than the MA average
  • 12 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Spackenkill.

K–2Nassau SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
3–5Hagan SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
6–8Orville A Todd Middle SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
9–12Spackenkill High SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency29%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts45%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$20,104 per student · 24% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 37%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 39%State 50%Federal 11%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
4,931’20
4,675’21
4,757’22
4,746’23
4,772’24

Down 3.2% since 2020.

Students
White 71%Hispanic 20%Two or more races 4%Asian 3%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

12 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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