West Middle School

500 OLD PERCH RD
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309

www.rochester.k12.mi.us

843 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

West Middle School, located at 500 Old Perch Road in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is a prominent middle school within the Rochester Community Schools district. Serving students in the suburban community of Rochester Hills, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. As part of a highly-regarded district, West Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while supporting their development during the critical middle school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Middle School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive school culture. The institution provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build meaningful connections with peers. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to empower its students to become collaborative, critical thinkers and active members of the broader Rochester community.

843

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	654
Hispanic	50
Black	33
Asian	75
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
654 (77.6 %)
Asian
75 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
50 (5.9 %)
Black
33 (3.9 %)
Two or More
29 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rochester Community School District
Phone:	(248)726-5000
Website:	http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 277

Grade 7 281

Grade 8 285