Enrollment
909
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 251251001243
West Springfield Middle — West Springfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for West Springfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Springfield · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Springfield Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Springfield Middle reports 909 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 75.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 175 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Springfield spends $20,422 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.2% from local sources (property taxes), 67.6% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Springfield Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,422
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
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
Enrollment 909 Top 90% in Massachusetts — larger than 10% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 75.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251251001243
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 5.2
Students per counselor 175:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 48
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Springfield, which includes West Springfield Middle.
$20,422
Per student
-28%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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, which is 1% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Springfield Middle?
West Springfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.