For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 562 students in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Westwood is Hillside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1941 Alamo Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI include Hillside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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