- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Point, GA
Paul D. West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paul D. West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130228002564
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul D. West Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in East Point · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul D. West Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul D. West Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in East Point, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Paul D. West Middle School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130228002564 · East Point, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Paul D. West Middle School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Paul D. West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 814
Paul D. West Middle School
814 students
What this shows Paul D. West Middle School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul D. West Middle School compares
Paul D. West Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Paul D. West Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul D. West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul D. West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in East Point
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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul D. West Middle School
How many students attend Paul D. West Middle School?
Paul D. West Middle School has 814 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Point, GA. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul D. West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul D. West Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul D. West Middle School?
100.0% of students at Paul D. West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul D. West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paul D. West Middle School is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in East Point, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul D. West Middle School?
Paul D. West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Paul D. West Middle School rank among middle schools in East Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul D. West Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in East Point, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in East Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Paul D. West Middle School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.