- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tullahoma, TN
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470420001716
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 383
- students enrolled
West Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470420001716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
West Middle School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 470420001716 · Tullahoma, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tullahoma High School (1,072 students)
West Middle School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tullahoma High
Tullahoma High School
1,072 students
- East Lincoln E
East Lincoln Elementary
506 students
- Robert E Lee E
Robert E Lee Elementary
484 students
- East Middle Sc 420
East Middle School
420 students
- This school 383
West Middle School
383 students
- Bel Aire Eleme 359
Bel Aire Elementary
359 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 383 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,004
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, West Middle School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Tullahoma reports $14,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Aire Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Tullahoma
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Middle School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tullahoma?
Besides West Middle School, Tullahoma also operates Tullahoma High School (1,072 students), East Lincoln Elementary (506 students), and Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students). See the Tullahoma district page for the complete list.