Enrollment
906
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Middle School
West Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Bay Shore, New York, enrolling 906 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 906 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 495 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 906 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students) and Freshman Center (1,287 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brentwood Union Free School District, which includes West Middle School.
$24,214
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Middle School a good school?
West Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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