- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nampa, ID
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160234000422
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
West Middle School shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 160234000422 · Nampa, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 16.8:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
West Middle School shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- Lone Star Midd
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
836 students
- This school
West Middle School
587 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 587 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 63% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Idaho - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle 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
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 7% higher 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?
47.7% of students at West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Middle School rank among middle schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Nampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nampa School District?
Besides West Middle School, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.