- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taylor, MI
Robert J West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert J West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263354006903
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert J West Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert J West Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J West Middle School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354006903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Robert J West Middle School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.6 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 263354006903 · Taylor, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 16.4:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor High School (1,371 students)
Robert J West Middle School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.6 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Robert J West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
1,371 students
- This school
Robert J West Middle School
641 students
- Hoover Middle 515
Hoover Middle School
515 students
- Clarence Randa 492
Clarence Randall Elem School
492 students
- Kinyon Element 375
Kinyon Elementary School
375 students
- Bernice Mcdowe 341
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School
341 students
What this shows Robert J West Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert J West Middle School compares
Robert J West Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.6%
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
$18,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Robert J West Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Taylor School District reports $18,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert J West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Randall Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice Mcdowell Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert J West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert J West Middle School
How many students attend Robert J West Middle School?
Robert J West Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taylor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J West Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert J West Middle School?
64.1% of students at Robert J West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert J West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert J West Middle School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert J West Middle School?
Robert J West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Robert J West Middle School rank among public schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J West Middle School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Taylor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Taylor on the city page.
What other schools are in Taylor School District?
Besides Robert J West Middle School, Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students), Hoover Middle School (515 students), and Clarence Randall Elem School (492 students). See the Taylor School District district page for the complete list.