Westwood Middle School is located in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. Consistently rated an “A” school, a tradition of excellence has been embraced at Westwood. This tradition of excellence can be found in every facet of the school: academics, athletics, extra-curricular clubs, and community service.  Westwood strives to provide an educational atmosphere that doesn’t focus solely on improving students in the classroom, but also providing them with the opportunities to improve as citizens and people. Westwood provides students a diverse curriculum to meet the needs of all learners and gives students the skills necessary to compete in a global marketplace.   Westwood is a community school that understands that every child should have a chance to reach their maximum potential.