- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thornwood, NY
Westlake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westlake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362016001850
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Thornwood · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thornwood, NY.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362016001850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Westlake Middle School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 362016001850 · Thornwood, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 10.1:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (566 students)
Westlake Middle School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westlake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
566 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary School
481 students
- This school
Westlake Middle School
477 students
- Hawthorne Elem
Hawthorne Elementary School
417 students
What this shows Westlake Middle School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake Middle School compares
Westlake Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Westlake Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Mount Pleasant Central School District reports $31,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake Middle School
How many students attend Westlake Middle School?
Westlake Middle School has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thornwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Westlake Middle School?
12.8% of students at Westlake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westlake Middle School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Thornwood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake Middle School?
Westlake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Westlake Middle School rank among public schools in Thornwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thornwood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Besides Westlake Middle School, Mount Pleasant Central School District also operates Westlake High School (566 students), Columbus Elementary School (481 students), and Hawthorne Elementary School (417 students). See the Mount Pleasant Central School District district page for the complete list.