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West Middle School

500 OLD PERCH RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309Rochester Community School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
843
Students
Total enrolled
$15,134
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 5% vs nat'l
23.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 53% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 843 students in grades 06–12 in ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,134 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

West Middle School is a large high in ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan, serving grades 06–12 with 843 students. The district invests $15,134 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at West Middle School

843
Total Students
23.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution420 male · 423 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 128 students
Student Composition
9%
78%
Asian9%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black4%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 262994006574

Academic Outcomes at West Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48309

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,134Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,134
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,659
Student Support$2,875
Administration$1,816
Operations$2,270
Other$1,513
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,134 spent per student, an estimated $6,704 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
29%
State government
65.4%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal programs
5.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Delta Kelly Elementary SchoolLong Meadow Elementary SchoolBaldwin Elementary SchoolMusson Elementary School
+9 more
↓
High School
Rochester High SchoolRochester Adams High SchoolStoney Creek High SchoolHart Middle School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRochester Community School District →
Phone: (248)726-5000
NCES ID: 262994006574
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ROCHESTER HILLS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
Delta Kelly Elementary School
632 students · PK–05
● 39 opp6% FRL
Elem
Long Meadow Elementary School
571 students · PK–05
● 52 opp17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
500 OLD PERCH RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.