- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parma, MI
Western Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Western Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263594007201
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- 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 #2 of 3 public schools in Parma, MI.
School address
District: Western School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263594007201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Western Middle School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 263594007201 · Parma, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 16.5:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Western High School (809 students)
Western Middle School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.2 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
- Western High S
Western High School
809 students
- This school
Western Middle School
594 students
- Bean Elementar
Bean Elementary School
409 students
- Parma Elementa
Parma Elementary School
408 students
- Warner Element
Warner Elementary School
371 students
- Woodville Comm 97
Woodville Community Center
97 students
What this shows Western Middle School reports 594 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Western Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Western School District reports $13,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bean Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parma Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodville Community Center | Smaller | Higher 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
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Middle School
How many students attend Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has 594 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parma, MI. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher 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?
35.8% 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 84.2% of enrollment, in Parma, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Parma, 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 Western School District?
Besides Western Middle School, Western School District also operates Western High School (809 students), Bean Elementary School (409 students), and Parma Elementary School (408 students). See the Western School District district page for the complete list.