At a glance
Reported students
778
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
West Middle School: 778 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. 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
- 801
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73.01
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about West Middle School
West Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in West Seneca. It is one of 9 current school records connected to West Seneca Central School District. NCES reports 778 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 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 (82.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.92 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
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.11
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.22
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.6%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black4.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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 West Seneca Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
567 reported students
West Seneca East Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
779 reported students
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
680 reported students
Clinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
629 reported students
Allendale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
West Seneca West Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,069 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School Middle · West Seneca Central School District | 06–08 | 567 | 2 mi |
| Lackawanna Middle School Middle · Lackawanna City School District | 06–08 | 444 | 2.3 mi |
| John F Kennedy Middle School Middle · Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District | 06–08 | 299 | 2.6 mi |
| Cheektowaga Middle School Middle · Cheektowaga Central School District | 04–08 | 677 | 5.1 mi |
| Orchard Park Middle School Middle · Orchard Park Central School District | 06–08 | 1,086 | 5.2 mi |
| Depew Middle School Middle · Depew Union Free School District | 06–08 | 421 | 5.4 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 West Seneca Central School District.
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School reported 778 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 801 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 778 students and 69.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. 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 West Seneca Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.3% 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 West Seneca Central School District, based in West Seneca, NY, which operates 9 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 East Middle School (2 mi), Lackawanna Middle School (2.3 mi), John F Kennedy Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.