- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Seneca, NY
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363078004150
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in West Seneca · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- 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 #3 of 11 public schools in West Seneca, NY.
School address
District: West Seneca Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363078004150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
West Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.5 → 71.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 363078004150 · West Seneca, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 11.1:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students)
West Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.5 → 71.2 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
- West Seneca We
West Seneca West Senior High School
1,069 students
- West Seneca Ea
West Seneca East Senior High School
779 students
- This school
West Middle School
778 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
680 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary School
629 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
567 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 778 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$22,179
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, West Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Seneca Central School District reports $22,179 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 Seneca West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Seneca East Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle 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
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Seneca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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?
39.9% 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 82.6% of enrollment, in West Seneca, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 West Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in West Seneca, 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 West Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in West Seneca Central School District?
Besides West Middle School, West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students), West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students), and West Elementary School (680 students). See the West Seneca Central School District district page for the complete list.