Enrollment
1,348
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Collierville, TN
West Collierville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Collierville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014901134
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Collierville Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Collierville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,348
- students enrolled
West Collierville Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Collierville Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Collierville, TN.
School address
District: Collierville · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014901134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Collierville Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Collierville Middle School
West Collierville Middle School is a large middle school in Collierville, Tennessee, enrolling 1,348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,348 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Collierville's middle schools, it stands alongside Collierville Middle School (815 students): West Collierville Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.8:1).
Collierville also operates Collierville High School (2,946 students) and Bailey Station Elementary School (850 students) alongside West Collierville 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 Collierville Middle School compares
West Collierville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,348
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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
White 50.4%
Asian 22.6%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, West Collierville Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collierville, which includes West Collierville Middle School.
$11,370
Per student
+5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 40.1%
Federal 17.3%
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 Collierville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collierville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bailey Station Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collierville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collierville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosswind Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Collierville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools in Collierville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,348 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Collierville Middle School
How many students attend West Collierville Middle School?
West Collierville Middle School has 1,348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Collierville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Collierville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Collierville Middle School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Collierville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Collierville Middle School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Collierville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Collierville Middle School?
West Collierville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
How does West Collierville Middle School rank among public schools in Collierville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Collierville Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Collierville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Collierville on the city page.
Is West Collierville Middle School a good school?
West Collierville Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. 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 Collierville?
Besides West Collierville Middle School, Collierville also operates Collierville High School (2,946 students), Bailey Station Elementary School (850 students), and Collierville Middle School (815 students). See the Collierville district page for the complete list.
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