Enrollment
761
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Acadia Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Acadia Middle School
Acadia Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Clifton Park, New York, enrolling 761 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 490 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Shenendehowa Central School District spends $18,866 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students) and Koda Middle School (765 students) alongside Acadia 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 Acadia Middle School compares
Acadia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,866
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenendehowa Central School District, which includes Acadia Middle School.
$18,866
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 29.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
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 (~761 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Acadia Middle School a good school?
Acadia Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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