Enrollment
724
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazelwood, MO
West Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291383002857
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Hazelwood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hazelwood, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Middle
West Middle is a large middle school in Hazelwood, Missouri, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Missouri schools and 23% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 90% of state schools at 724 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 279 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 724 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students) and Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students) alongside West Middle.
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 Middle compares
West Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$12,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 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.
Student demographics
African American 67.0%
White 17.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, West Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazelwood, which includes West Middle.
$12,946
Per student
+0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 20.8%
Federal 26.5%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Middle
How many students attend West Middle?
West Middle has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazelwood, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle is 15.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Middle?
47.8% of students at West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Middle is African American at 67.0% of enrollment, in Hazelwood, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle?
West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Hazelwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hazelwood, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hazelwood on the city page.
Is West Middle a good school?
West Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri 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 Hazelwood?
Besides West Middle, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.
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