Westfield Middle School West

Westfield Washington Schools

Westfield Washington Schools partnered with CSO to design their first purpose-built middle school for grades 6–8, guided by best practices for middle-level education and the distinctive culture of Westfield.

Project Details

Purpose-Built Spaces for Collaboration and Innovation

Each grade-level “Academic House” consists of a shared common area, four classrooms with small group rooms in between, restrooms, and a shared STEM lab.

Central Gathering Spaces

At the center of the school is a cafeteria on the first floor with a large gathering stair leading up to the media commons.

Strategic Separation of Spaces

The far end of the building houses athletic and performing arts spaces, including a flexible theater and two gymnasiums.

Location

Westfield, Indiana

Size

315,000 sf

Anticipated Completion

Fall 2027

Through an evidence-based design process, CSO created learning environments to support WWS’s collaborative, team-based teaching model. The 315,000 square foot facility sets a new benchmark for middle school education in Indiana, offering state-of-the-art amenities and technology for a student-centered experience.

At the heart of the design are grade-level “Academic Houses,” each featuring four classrooms, a common room, small group spaces, restrooms, and a shared STEM lab. Arranged around a central courtyard, these houses encourage outdoor learning and maximize natural daylight. By breaking down the large school into smaller learning communities, they enable flexible scheduling and foster strong student relationships.

The houses radiate from the center heart of the school where the large media commons, gathering stair, and flexible cafeteria space seamlessly flow together – offering room for students to spread out and find their place. The related arts classrooms (Art, FACS, and PLTW) are distributed around this core area, inviting students to explore diverse programs.

Active areas, including two gymnasiums, a flexible theater, performing arts spaces, a weight room, and a wrestling room, are strategically placed on the opposite side of the building to maintain separation from quieter instructional zones.