West Middle School

Traverse City Area Public Schools
3950 SILVER LAKE RD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
1,081 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Middle School, located at 3950 Silver Lake Road in Traverse City, Michigan, is a key component of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and character development, utilizing a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their social and emotional needs during their formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic programming, West Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and engage with the broader TCAPS community. The school benefits from its location in the vibrant Traverse City area, leveraging local resources to enhance the student experience. For families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific faculty information, the TCAPS website (TCAPS.net) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.
1,081
Total Students
53.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    954 (88.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    51 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    17 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    9 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools
Phone: (231)933-8200
Website: http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 6 394
Grade 7 354
Grade 8 333
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Middle School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
786 Students
1776 3 MILE RD N
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696 (5.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th