Enrollment
1,008
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bloomfield Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bloomfield Middle School
West Bloomfield Middle School is a large middle school in W Bloomfield, Michigan, enrolling 1,008 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,008 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students) and Scotch Elementary School (556 students) alongside West Bloomfield Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Bloomfield Middle School compares
West Bloomfield Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bloomfield School District, which includes West Bloomfield Middle School.
$14,641
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 48.6%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,008 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Bloomfield Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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