Enrollment
671
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westfield, MA
Westfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251263001570
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 671
- students enrolled
Westfield Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Middle School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Westfield, MA.
School address
District: Westfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251263001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Middle School
Westfield Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Westfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 671 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 671 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Westfield also operates Westfield High (1,034 students) and Westfield Intermediate School (729 students) alongside Westfield 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 Westfield Middle School compares
Westfield Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$18,674
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 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 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Westfield Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield, which includes Westfield Middle School.
$18,674
Per student
-17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 49.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 Westfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Technical Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munger Hill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paper Mill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westfield Middle School
How many students attend Westfield Middle School?
Westfield Middle School has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School is 11:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 30% 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 Westfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Middle School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Westfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Middle School?
Westfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Westfield Middle School rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Middle School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Westfield, 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 Westfield on the city page.
Is Westfield Middle School a good school?
Westfield Middle School earns 41/100 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 Westfield?
Besides Westfield Middle School, Westfield also operates Westfield High (1,034 students), Westfield Intermediate School (729 students), and Westfield Technical Academy (557 students). See the Westfield district page for the complete list.
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