- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006547
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #1 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
West Middle School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 080336006547 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 9.9:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
West Middle School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 188
West Middle School
188 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middle School compares
West Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 130% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
African American 9.0%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, West Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 37% 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 Middle School?
88.6% of students at West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Middle School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #1 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides West Middle School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.