- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West, TX
West Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484504006187
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in West · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Middle held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 484504006187 · West, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.3:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: West El (645 students)
West Middle held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West El
West El
645 students
- West H S
West H S
375 students
- This school
West Middle
279 students
- West Brookhave 24
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School
24 students
What this shows West Middle reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middle compares
West Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,079
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, West Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Isd reports $14,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle
How many students attend West Middle?
West Middle has 279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West, TX. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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?
34.8% of students at West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Middle is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in West, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle?
West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Middle rank among public schools in West?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Isd?
Besides West Middle, West Isd also operates West El (645 students), West H S (375 students), and West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School (24 students). See the West Isd district page for the complete list.