- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Andover, MA
Andover West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andover West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250195002511
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andover West Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 508
- students enrolled
Andover West Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andover West Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Andover, MA.
School address
District: Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250195002511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Andover West Middle held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 250195002511 · Andover, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover High (1,609 students)
Andover West Middle held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Andover West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andover High
Andover High
1,609 students
- West Elementar 605
West Elementary
605 students
- Bancroft Eleme 522
Bancroft Elementary
522 students
- This school 508
Andover West Middle
508 students
- High Plain Ele 505
High Plain Elementary
505 students
- Doherty Middle 493
Doherty Middle
493 students
What this shows Andover West Middle reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andover West Middle compares
Andover West Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Asian 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.5%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Andover West Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Andover reports $24,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andover West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Plain Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doherty Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andover West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Andover
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andover West Middle
How many students attend Andover West Middle?
Andover West Middle has 508 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Andover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andover West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andover West Middle is 10.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andover West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andover West Middle is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andover West Middle?
Andover West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andover West Middle rank among middle schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Andover West Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Andover, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Andover on the city page.
What other schools are in Andover?
Besides Andover West Middle, Andover also operates Andover High (1,609 students), West Elementary (605 students), and Bancroft Elementary (522 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.