- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · W Bloomfield, MI
West Bloomfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Bloomfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263582007182
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bloomfield Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,008
- students enrolled
West Bloomfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Bloomfield School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263582007182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
West Bloomfield Middle School held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 263582007182 · W Bloomfield, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,008 enr · 18.7:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students)
West Bloomfield Middle School held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Bloomfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bloomfiel
West Bloomfield High School
1,434 students
- This school
West Bloomfield Middle School
1,008 students
- Scotch Element 556
Scotch Elementary School
556 students
- Sheiko Element 534
Sheiko Elementary School
534 students
- Doherty Elemen 476
Doherty Elementary School
476 students
- Roosevelt Elem 356
Roosevelt Elementary School
356 students
What this shows West Bloomfield Middle School reports 1,008 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bloomfield Middle School compares
West Bloomfield 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$16,841
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.3%
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, West Bloomfield Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for West Bloomfield School District reports $16,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Bloomfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheiko Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doherty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bloomfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,008 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bloomfield Middle School
How many students attend West Bloomfield Middle School?
West Bloomfield Middle School has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a middle school in W Bloomfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bloomfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bloomfield Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Bloomfield Middle School?
37.0% of students at West Bloomfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bloomfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Bloomfield Middle School is African American at 42.3% of enrollment, in W Bloomfield, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bloomfield Middle School?
West Bloomfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Bloomfield School District?
Besides West Bloomfield Middle School, West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students), Scotch Elementary School (556 students), and Sheiko Elementary School (534 students). See the West Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.