The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in Science. The lowest is 61% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Westfield Intermediate School
Westfield Intermediate School serves fifth and sixth graders in the rapidly growing northern Indianapolis suburb of Westfield, part of the Westfield-Washington Schools district. This is a regular public school, and with a student enrollment that is large for a school serving just two grade levels, it functions as the transitional bridge between the district’s elementary schools and its middle school. The student body is predominantly white, with a significant Hispanic minority, and smaller shares of students who are Asian, Black, or identify as two or more races. Just over a fifth of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that positions the school within a relatively affluent community context.
On the state’s ILEARN assessments, Westfield Intermediate’s students posted proficiency rates that place the school well above the midpoint among districts in Hamilton County, landing in the top quartile overall. In English language arts, a majority of students scored proficient or above, while math proficiency was at a similar level. Science, which is tested in fifth grade, saw a higher share of students meeting the proficiency bar, and social studies, tested only in fifth grade, also showed a majority proficient. These are solid results that reflect a student population performing above the county median, though a parent looking at the school will see that a meaningful percentage of students are not yet reaching the state’s proficiency targets in any subject. The participation rates on the assessments were very high, indicating nearly universal student involvement in the testing.
The school itself is a regular public school with no special charter or magnet designation, and it does not receive Title I funding. Data on discipline, staffing ratios, teacher qualifications, course access, and chronic absenteeism were not provided, so a parent cannot draw conclusions about those dimensions from this record. The same is true for special education and English learner counts, which were missing from the enrollment data; a family whose child receives specialized supports would want to follow up directly with the school.
Westfield is a fast-growing city that has roughly tripled in population over the past two decades, and the school district is responding. A major bond referendum, approved in 2024, is funding operations, teacher and staff compensation, safety upgrades, and mental health services without increasing the current property tax rate. The district is also planning to open a new career and technical education innovation center in fall 2026, creating an additional high school pathway. A boundary review for elementary schools is underway, with any changes taking effect no earlier than the 2026-27 school year, which means families moving into the area should be aware that attendance zones may shift.
Housing costs in the area are well above the national average, and the local housing market has seen values grow at a modest clip. Rents have also increased. The area’s unemployment rate is at the national average, and median household income sits at a level that, combined with elevated home prices, makes homeownership a significant stretch for many buyers.
For a family considering this school, Westfield Intermediate offers a high-performing academic environment relative to the county, serving a large student body in a suburban setting that is undergoing sustained growth. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. The missing civil rights and school environment data are gaps a parent should fill by visiting the school or talking to district administrators. The strength of the academic results and the district’s investment in new facilities and programs are clear positives, while the ongoing growth and potential boundary changes are practical factors to weigh.
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