- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, MI
Western Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Western Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260426004102
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Auburn, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Western Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 260426004102 · Auburn, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 17.9:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Western Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Western Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay City Weste
Bay City Western High School
1,009 students
- Bay City Centr
Bay City Central High School
921 students
- This school
Western Middle School
681 students
- Handy Middle S
Handy Middle School
598 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary School
474 students
- Kolb Elementar
Kolb Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Western Middle School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Middle School compares
Western Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Western Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay City School District reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay City Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kolb Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Middle School
How many students attend Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has 681 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Middle School?
31.5% of students at Western Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Western Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Auburn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Western Middle School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Auburn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bay City School District?
Besides Western Middle School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students), Bay City Central High School (921 students), and Handy Middle School (598 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.