- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Westfield Middle School held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 251263001570 · Westfield, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 11:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High (1,034 students)
Westfield Middle School held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Westfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield High
Westfield High
1,034 students
- Westfield Inte
Westfield Intermediate School
729 students
- This school
Westfield Middle School
671 students
- Westfield Tech
Westfield Technical Academy
557 students
- Munger Hill 320
Munger Hill
320 students
- Paper Mill 312
Paper Mill
312 students
What this shows Westfield Middle School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Middle School compares
Westfield Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Westfield reports $18,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~671 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.