- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
West Middle held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 291383002857 · Hazelwood, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 15.7:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
West Middle held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- This school 724
West Middle
724 students
- North Middle 702
North Middle
702 students
What this shows West Middle reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middle compares
West Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,718
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.