Westwood J H
Palestine, TX · Westwood ISD
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Town, distant
1,656th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
1801 PANTHER BLVD, Palestine, TX 75803
(903)723-0423NCES ID 484329004916Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Westwood J H 1,656th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 3% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 190 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 202 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.3% | 48.5% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 26.7% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| Black | 16.0% | 20.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 4.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $222K in zip 75803 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Westwood J H in?
Westwood J H is part of the Westwood ISD district in Palestine, Texas.
Is Westwood J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Westwood J H 1,656th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Westwood J H?
White 49%, Hispanic 27%, Black 20%, Two or more races 4% (202 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Westwood J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75803 is $222K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.