- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manchester, TN
Westwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470261000931
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 472
- students enrolled
Westwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Manchester, TN.
School address
District: Manchester · Tennessee
NCES ID 470261000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Westwood Middle School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 470261000931 · Manchester, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: College Street Elementary (598 students)
Westwood Middle School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Westwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Street
College Street Elementary
598 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
558 students
- This school
Westwood Middle School
472 students
What this shows Westwood Middle School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Middle School compares
Westwood Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$11,685
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Westwood Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manchester reports $11,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Street Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Manchester
1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Middle School
How many students attend Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School has 472 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manchester, TN. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Middle School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Manchester, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Middle School?
Westwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Westwood Middle School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Manchester, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester?
Besides Westwood Middle School, Manchester also operates College Street Elementary (598 students) and Westwood Elementary (558 students). See the Manchester district page for the complete list.