- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clifton Park, NY
Acadia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Acadia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362667001421
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acadia Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Clifton Park · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Acadia Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acadia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Clifton Park, NY.
School address
District: Shenendehowa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362667001421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Acadia Middle School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 362667001421 · Clifton Park, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 12.5:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students)
Acadia Middle School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Acadia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shenendehowa H
Shenendehowa High School
2,968 students
- Koda Middle Sc 765
Koda Middle School
765 students
- Gowana Middle 764
Gowana Middle School
764 students
- This school 761
Acadia Middle School
761 students
- Arongen Elemen 589
Arongen Elementary School
589 students
- Shatekon Eleme 560
Shatekon Elementary School
560 students
What this shows Acadia Middle School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acadia Middle School compares
Acadia Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Asian 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Acadia Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenendehowa Central School District reports $19,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acadia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koda Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowana Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arongen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shatekon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acadia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acadia Middle School
How many students attend Acadia Middle School?
Acadia Middle School has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clifton Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acadia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acadia Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acadia Middle School?
18.8% of students at Acadia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acadia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Acadia Middle School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Clifton Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acadia Middle School?
Acadia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acadia Middle School rank among middle schools in Clifton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Acadia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Clifton Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clifton Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenendehowa Central School District?
Besides Acadia Middle School, Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students), Koda Middle School (765 students), and Gowana Middle School (764 students). See the Shenendehowa Central School District district page for the complete list.