Westwood Junior High: the Math, Science, Leadership Magnet

North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.

School News & Updates

Welcome to RISD: 2027–2028 Enrollment Now Open for New Students!

In Richardson ISD, we believe every child deserves a district of opportunities. Enrollment for students new to RISD for the 2027–2028 school year is NOW OPEN!

Westwood Band Plays for the Team!

Article written by Tripp Cass

Celebrating a Perfect Score!

Westwood Junior High Class of 2023, Tyler Stead earned a

MST Ed Talk Presenters Needed!

It’s that time again! Westwood Junior High, Math, Science, and

2026 TEA Accountability Rating graphic for Westwood Junior High showing a rating of A and distinctions in Academic Achievement in RLA, Academic Achievement in Math, Academic Achievement in Science, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Top 25% Comparative Growth, Post-Secondary Readiness, and Top 25% Comparative Closing Gaps.

Academic Success!

We are celebrating 7 Distinction Designations from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Westwood Junior High Video

Watch a video about Westwood Junior High.

US News and World Report Best Elementary and Middle Schools

24 Richardson ISD Schools Recognized Among the Best in Texas

Three were ranked in the top 100 schools, including #53 Brentfield Elementary, #55 Prairie Creek Elementary, and #76 Mohawk Elementary. The report analyzes 107,223 pre-K, elementary and middle schools across the U.S.

No School November 2-3 Student Holiday and Staff Professional Development Election Day November 3

No School Monday Nov. 2 and Tuesday Nov. 3

RISD Schools will be closed for Staff Development and Election Day November 2nd and 3rd.

Attend our Magnet Information Night

Join our upcoming Magnet Information Night! It’s the perfect opportunity to discover what makes Westwood unique, explore our magnet focus areas, get to know our campus and learn how to apply.