Enrollment
474
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hills Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hills Middle School
West Hills Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Bloomfield, Michigan, enrolling 474 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 474 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bloomfield Hills Schools spends $22,272 per pupil, 65% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bloomfield Hills Schools also operates Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students) and East Hills Middle School (593 students) alongside West Hills 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 Hills Middle School compares
West Hills 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield Hills Schools, which includes West Hills Middle School.
$22,272
Per student
+65%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~474 students)
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Hills Middle School a good school?
West Hills Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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