- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bloomfield, MI
West Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260609004234
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hills Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in West Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hills Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in West Bloomfield, MI.
School address
District: Bloomfield Hills Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260609004234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
474 on latest CCD 260609004234 · West Bloomfield, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 elementary schools in West Bloomfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Hills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hil
Bloomfield Hills High School
1,481 students
- East Hills Mid
East Hills Middle School
593 students
- Eastover Eleme 589
Eastover Elementary School
589 students
- Bloomfield Hil 555
Bloomfield Hills Middle School
555 students
- Way Elementary 506
Way Elementary School
506 students
- This school 474
West Hills Middle School
474 students
What this shows West Hills Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hills Middle School compares
West Hills Middle School vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 81% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Hills Schools reports $24,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Way Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hills Middle School
How many students attend West Hills Middle School?
West Hills Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bloomfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% lower 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 West Hills Middle School?
10.3% of students at West Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hills Middle School?
West Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 West Hills Middle School rank among elementary schools in West Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in West Bloomfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Hills Schools?
Besides West Hills Middle School, Bloomfield Hills Schools also operates Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students), East Hills Middle School (593 students), and Eastover Elementary School (589 students). See the Bloomfield Hills Schools district page for the complete list.