At a glance
Reported students
784
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
528
West Middle School: 784 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
19.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 784
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.6:1
What the reported data says about West Middle School
West Middle School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Rochester Hills. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Rochester Community School District. NCES reports 784 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 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 (75.4%) and Asian (9.4%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.82 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.4%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black3.4%
- Asian9.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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
Not reported as 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 Rochester Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Reuther Middle School
High · Grades 06–12
706 reported students
Van Hoosen Middle School
High · Grades 06–12
906 reported students
Hart Middle School
High · Grades 06–12
999 reported students
John M Schultz Educational Campus
High · Grades 09–12
100 reported students
Stoney Creek High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,478 reported students
Rochester Adams High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School High · Rochester Community School District | 06–12 | 1,682 | 1 mi |
| Rochester Adams High School High · Rochester Community School District | 06–12 | 1,521 | 1.9 mi |
| Van Hoosen Middle School High · Rochester Community School District | 06–12 | 906 | 2.1 mi |
| Diploma and Careers Institute High · Avondale School District | 09–12 | 475 | 2.8 mi |
| Hart Middle School High · Rochester Community School District | 06–12 | 999 | 3.1 mi |
| Stoney Creek High School High · Rochester Community School District | 06–12 | 1,478 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
What grades does West Middle School serve?
West Middle School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rochester Community School District.
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School reported 784 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 784 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 784 students and 39.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. 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. Enrollment is generally based on Rochester Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.8% 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 West Middle School in?
West Middle School is part of Rochester Community School District, based in Rochester Hls, MI, which operates 21 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 Rochester High School (1 mi), Rochester Adams High School (1.9 mi), Van Hoosen Middle School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.