Enrollment
563
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwich, CT
Western Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Western Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090171000309
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Greenwich · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Greenwich, CT.
School address
District: Greenwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090171000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Middle School
Western Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Greenwich, Connecticut, enrolling 563 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Western Middle School is leaner than roughly 95% of Connecticut schools and 31% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.4% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 215 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 141 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Greenwich School District spends $30,449 per pupil, 28% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Greenwich's middle schools, it stands alongside Central Middle School (483 students): Western Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 8.8:1).
Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students) and Eastern Middle School (797 students) alongside Western Middle School.
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 Western Middle School compares
Western Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Western Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwich School District, which includes Western Middle School.
$30,449
Per student
+28%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 13.5%
Federal 5.1%
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 Western Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Mianus School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,620
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools in Greenwich
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Western Middle School
How many students attend Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 47% 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 Western Middle School?
31.4% of students at Western Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Western Middle School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Greenwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Western Middle School rank among public schools in Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Greenwich, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenwich on the city page.
Is Western Middle School a good school?
Western Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. 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 Greenwich School District?
Besides Western Middle School, Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students), Eastern Middle School (797 students), and Central Middle School (483 students). See the Greenwich School District district page for the complete list.
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