The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Science. The lowest is 49% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on West Intermediate
West Intermediate is a regular public school in Wilmington, Massachusetts, serving grades four and five. The enrollment data shows it also houses a small preschool and kindergarten program, though the school’s stated grade configuration is the intermediate years. The school is one of two intermediates in the district. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Asian presence and smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and on special education or English learner classifications was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the range of student supports.
On the Massachusetts Next-Generation MCAS assessments, West Intermediate’s results present a mixed picture. In math, just over half of students scored at the proficient level or above, a figure that has held fairly steady in recent years after a higher peak several years ago. In English language arts, the proficiency rate is just under half, following a multi-year downward trend from the mid-2010s before a modest uptick in the most recent testing year. Science performance, which is tested among grade five students, was stronger, with about three in five students proficient. The school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects places it above the midpoint when compared with districts across Middlesex County. There is no high school here, so no graduation rate applies.
The Wilmington area provides the context for families considering this school. Wilmington is a suburban town with a mix of residential neighborhoods and a sizable commercial and industrial base—several well-known corporations are headquartered here. The town’s population grew substantially after World War II and continues a modest increase. Housing values are high, and the local market remains competitive, typical of the broader Middlesex County region where median listing prices are elevated. The town has two MBTA commuter rail stations and major highway access, making it a realistic option for families commuting toward Boston or elsewhere in the region. Publicly reported information notes the town has sewer service in only part of its area, which may influence development patterns. The district did not have any readily identifiable recent changes such as curriculum shifts, referendums, or property-tax adjustments that would be directly relevant to parents.
For a family evaluating West Intermediate, the key takeaway is a school that delivers solid but not top-tier academic results, with math and science performing more strongly than English language arts in the most recent year. The multi-year trend in ELA, which declined over several years before a small recovery, is something a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand what interventions or curriculum adjustments are in place. The school’s size, as an intermediate serving two grades with a couple hundred students, allows for a focused peer environment at a transitional age. The broader Wilmington context offers suburban amenities, a strong employment base, and expensive housing, which will be a factor for many families. Because several data points on student support programs and discipline are missing from the available records, a parent looking for a fuller picture should plan to visit and ask directly about the school’s approach to serving all learners.
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