- Enrollment
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bay Shore, NY
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360528000263
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Bay Shore · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Bay Shore, NY.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360528000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
West Middle School grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 75.4 → 82.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 360528000263 · Bay Shore, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 12.1:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood High School (4,816 students)
West Middle School grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 75.4 → 82.2 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
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
4,816 students
- Freshman Cente 1,287
Freshman Center
1,287 students
- East Middle Sc 1,108
East Middle School
1,108 students
- North Middle S 1,051
North Middle School
1,051 students
- South Middle S 975
South Middle School
975 students
- This school 906
West Middle School
906 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middle School compares
West Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$26,565
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
African American 11.1%
White 4.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, West Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brentwood Union Free School District reports $26,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freshman Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South 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
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~906 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 906 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bay Shore, NY. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Middle School?
73.1% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Bay Shore, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bay Shore?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Bay Shore, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bay Shore on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Free School District?
Besides West Middle School, Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students), Freshman Center (1,287 students), and East Middle School (1,108 students). See the Brentwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.