At a glance
Reported students
793
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
West Middle School: 793 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 949
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about West Middle School
West Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rockford. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rockford SD 205. NCES reports 793 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (51.1%) and White (19.9%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.9%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black51.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockford SD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
807 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
736 reported students
Eisenhower Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
963 reported students
Thurgood Marshall School
Middle · Grades 05–08
514 reported students
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,108 reported students
Kennedy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
393 reported students
Public schools near West Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 393 | 2.1 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 736 | 2.4 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 05–08 | 514 | 2.4 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 963 | 2.9 mi |
| Harlem Middle School Middle · Harlem UD 122 | 06–08 | 1,330 | 3.2 mi |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 1,108 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
What grades does West Middle School serve?
West Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rockford SD 205.
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School reported 793 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 949 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 793 students and 47.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of West Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Middle School in?
West Middle School is part of Rockford SD 205, based in Rockford, IL, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kennedy Middle School (2.1 mi), Abraham Lincoln Middle School (2.4 mi), Thurgood Marshall School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.