- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, MD
Westminster West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westminster West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240021000553
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westminster West Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westminster West Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster West Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Westminster West Middle held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 240021000553 · Westminster, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 16.2:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Westminster West Middle held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Westminster West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school
Westminster West Middle
923 students
What this shows Westminster West Middle reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westminster West Middle compares
Westminster West Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 48% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Maryland - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Westminster West Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westminster West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westminster West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Westminster
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~923 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westminster West Middle
How many students attend Westminster West Middle?
Westminster West Middle has 923 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, MD. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 912 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster West Middle is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westminster West Middle?
25.6% of students at Westminster West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westminster West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westminster West Middle is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westminster West Middle?
Westminster West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Westminster West Middle rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster West Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Westminster West Middle, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.