- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Traverse City, MI
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263387006948
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 23
- public schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #5 of 23 public schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263387006948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
West Middle School held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.6 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 263387006948 · Traverse City, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,081 enr · 20.4:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Senior High (1,384 students)
West Middle School held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.6 → 50.5 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
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High
1,384 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,326 students
- This school
West Middle School
1,081 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
829 students
- Central Grade 510
Central Grade School
510 students
- Eastern Elemen 475
Eastern Elementary School
475 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 1,081 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,801
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, West Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Traverse City Area Public Schools reports $14,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,081 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Traverse City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,081 (2022-23) → 1,108 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Middle School?
33.6% 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 91.1% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 public schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #5 of 23 public schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Traverse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Besides West Middle School, Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students), Central High School (1,326 students), and East Middle School (829 students). See the Traverse City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.