- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Springfield, MA
West Springfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Springfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251251001243
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Springfield Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in West Springfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 909
- students enrolled
West Springfield Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Springfield Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in West Springfield, MA.
School address
District: West Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251251001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
West Springfield Middle held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.2 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 251251001243 · West Springfield, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Springfield High (1,231 students)
West Springfield Middle held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.2 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Springfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
1,231 students
- This school
West Springfield Middle
909 students
- Philip G Cobur
Philip G Coburn
699 students
- John R Fausey 435
John R Fausey
435 students
- Tatham 277
Tatham
277 students
- Memorial 189
Memorial
189 students
What this shows West Springfield Middle reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Springfield Middle compares
West Springfield Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 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.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$19,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 6.9%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, West Springfield Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for West Springfield reports $19,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Springfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philip G Coburn | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John R Fausey | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatham | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Springfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~909 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Springfield Middle
How many students attend West Springfield Middle?
West Springfield Middle has 909 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Springfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Springfield Middle is 12.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 23% 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 Springfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Springfield Middle is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in West Springfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Springfield Middle?
West Springfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Springfield Middle rank among public schools in West Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West Springfield Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in West Springfield, MA. 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 Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in West Springfield?
Besides West Springfield Middle, West Springfield also operates West Springfield High (1,231 students), Philip G Coburn (699 students), and John R Fausey (435 students). See the West Springfield district page for the complete list.