Enrollment
909
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Springfield Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Springfield Middle
West Springfield Middle is a large middle school in West Springfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 909 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 90% of state schools at 909 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Springfield also operates West Springfield High (1,231 students) and Philip G Coburn (699 students) alongside West Springfield 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 Springfield Middle compares
West Springfield Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Springfield, which includes West Springfield Middle.
$18,526
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 67.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~909 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Springfield Middle a good school?
West Springfield Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts 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 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.
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