Enrollment
854
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spencerport, NY
A M Cosgrove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for A M Cosgrove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362778003761
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A M Cosgrove Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Spencerport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
A M Cosgrove Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A M Cosgrove Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Spencerport, NY.
School address
District: Spencerport Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362778003761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A M Cosgrove Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at A M Cosgrove Middle School
A M Cosgrove Middle School is a large middle school in Spencerport, New York, enrolling 854 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 854 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 472 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Spencerport Central School District also operates Spencerport High School (1,127 students) and Terry Taylor Elementary School (451 students) alongside A M Cosgrove Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A M Cosgrove Middle School compares
A M Cosgrove Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, A M Cosgrove Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencerport Central School District, which includes A M Cosgrove Middle School.
$22,411
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 45.4%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A M Cosgrove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencerport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terry Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canal View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leo Bernabi School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William C Munn School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A M Cosgrove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~854 students)
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Frequently asked questions about A M Cosgrove Middle School
How many students attend A M Cosgrove Middle School?
A M Cosgrove Middle School has 854 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spencerport, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A M Cosgrove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at A M Cosgrove Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A M Cosgrove Middle School?
34.6% of students at A M Cosgrove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A M Cosgrove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at A M Cosgrove Middle School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Spencerport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A M Cosgrove Middle School?
A M Cosgrove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A M Cosgrove Middle School rank among public schools in Spencerport?
By Resource Investment Index, A M Cosgrove Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Spencerport, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spencerport on the city page.
Is A M Cosgrove Middle School a good school?
A M Cosgrove Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spencerport Central School District?
Besides A M Cosgrove Middle School, Spencerport Central School District also operates Spencerport High School (1,127 students), Terry Taylor Elementary School (451 students), and Canal View Elementary School (434 students). See the Spencerport Central School District district page for the complete list.
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