Enrollment
784
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262994006574
West Middle School — Rochester Hills, MI
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Middle School reports 784 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 52% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 14.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% below the Michigan average and 73% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 261 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rochester Community School District spends $14,855 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.3% from local sources (property taxes), 65.4% from the state, and 5.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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.
Overview
Enrollment 784 Top 91% in Michigan — larger than 9% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 24.1:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 14.0% -74% vs state
NCES ID 262994006574
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 261:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes West Middle School.
$14,855
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 65.4%
Federal 5.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
Similar other schools in Rochester Hills
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rochester High School
Standard public school
1,682 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Rochester Adams High School
Standard public school
1,521 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Stoney Creek High School
Standard public school
1,478 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Hart Middle School
Standard public school
999 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Van Hoosen Middle School
Standard public school
906 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Reuther Middle School
Standard public school
706 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 784 students enrolled. It is a other school in ROCHESTER HILLS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 24.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROCHESTER HILLS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.