Forestview Middle vs Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestview Middle
Baxter · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,626 students
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
Blaine · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,646 students
| Measure | Forestview Middle Baxter, Minnesota | Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch Blaine, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 266 | #176 of 266 |
| National rank | #2538 of 15,369 | #6158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,626 | 1,646 |
| Enrollment | 1,626 | 1,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| city | Baxter | Blaine |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 56.9).
- •Forestview Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Forestview Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Forestview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 45.9%).
- •Forestview Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is the larger school with 1,646 students compared with 1,626.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forestview Middle better than Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Forestview Middle ranks higher (74.0 vs 56.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forestview Middle and Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Blaine in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestview Middle: 1,626. Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch: 1,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestview Middle and Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch rank in Minnesota?
Forestview Middle is 66th of 266 and Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch is 176th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).