- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Binghamton, NY
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360487000234
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Binghamton City School District · New York
NCES ID 360487000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Middle School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360487000234 · Binghamton, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 9.5:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Binghamton High School (1,262 students)
West Middle School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Binghamton Hig
Binghamton High School
1,262 students
- This school
West Middle School
542 students
- East Middle Sc 465
East Middle School
465 students
- Benjamin Frank 403
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
403 students
- Macarthur Scho 399
Macarthur School
399 students
- Woodrow Wilson 355
Woodrow Wilson School
355 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 542 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, West Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Binghamton City School District reports $27,616 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macarthur School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson 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
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower 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?
67.8% of students at West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Middle School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 middle schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Binghamton City School District?
Besides West Middle School, Binghamton City School District also operates Binghamton High School (1,262 students), East Middle School (465 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (403 students). See the Binghamton City School District district page for the complete list.