Enrollment
279
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Middle
West Middle is a mid-sized middle school in West, Texas, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 462 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 41/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Isd also operates West El (645 students) and West H S (375 students) alongside West Middle.
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 compares
West Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Isd, which includes West Middle.
$12,905
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 42.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West on the city page.
Is West Middle a good school?
West Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas 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 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.
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