At a glance
Reported students
761
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Westridge Middle: 761 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 787
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Westridge Middle
Westridge Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Overland Park. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Shawnee Mission Pub Sch. NCES reports 761 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Kansas median of 12.9:1 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 White (45.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.8%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 Westridge Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.66 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 2.82 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.82
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.63
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.6%
- Hispanic31.8%
- Black14.3%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
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 Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Trailridge Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
752 reported students
Hocker Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
714 reported students
Indian Woods Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
809 reported students
Indian Hills Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
879 reported students
Briarwood Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
674 reported students
Corinth Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
576 reported students
Public schools near Westridge Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailridge Middle Middle · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | 07–08 | 752 | 2.3 mi |
| Indian Woods Middle Middle · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | 07–08 | 809 | 3.3 mi |
| Oxford Middle Middle · Blue Valley | 06–08 | 620 | 3.9 mi |
| Hocker Grove Middle Middle · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | 07–08 | 714 | 4.5 mi |
| Pioneer Trail Middle School Middle · Olathe | 06–08 | 617 | 4.9 mi |
| California Trail Middle School Middle · Olathe | 06–08 | 584 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westridge Middle
What grades does Westridge Middle serve?
Westridge Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch.
How many students attend Westridge Middle?
Westridge Middle reported 761 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 787 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westridge Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 761 students and 57.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westridge Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westridge Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shawnee Mission Pub Sch attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westridge Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westridge Middle in?
Westridge Middle is part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, based in Shawnee Mission, KS, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westridge Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Trailridge Middle (2.3 mi), Indian Woods Middle (3.3 mi), Oxford Middle (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.