Enrollment
784
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+28% 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
What stands out at West Middle School
West Middle School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, enrolling 784 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 28% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.0% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 784 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students) and Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students) alongside West Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Middle School compares
West Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes West Middle School.
$13,107
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~784 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Rochester Hills, MI.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Middle School a good school?
West Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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