- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester Hills, MI
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994006574
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 16
- schools in Rochester Hills · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #7 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994006574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
West Middle School held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 262994006574 · Rochester Hills, MI Other · MID · TRAD
784 enr · 22.4:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (1,682 students)
West Middle School held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
1,682 students
- Rochester Adam
Rochester Adams High School
1,521 students
- Stoney Creek H
Stoney Creek High School
1,478 students
- Hart Middle Sc
Hart Middle School
999 students
- Van Hoosen Mid
Van Hoosen Middle School
906 students
- This school
West Middle School
784 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 784 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middle School compares
West Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Asian 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, West Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Rochester Community School District reports $14,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Hoosen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~784 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 784 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Middle School?
14.0% of students at West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Middle School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Rochester Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among schools in Rochester Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #7 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Community School District?
Besides West Middle School, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students), Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students), and Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students). See the Rochester Community School District district page for the complete list.