Enrollment
457
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 362684003658
Albert G Prodell Middle School — Shoreham, NY
Federal NCES profile for Albert G Prodell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert G Prodell Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Albert G Prodell Middle School reports 457 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 229 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Shoreham-Wading River Central School District spends $36,670 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.2% from local sources (property taxes), 21.7% from the state, and 4.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert G Prodell Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 10% in New York — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$36,670
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 457 Top 56% in New York — larger than 44% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 8.4:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 362684003658
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 229:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.3%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, which includes Albert G Prodell Middle School.
$36,670
Per student
+23%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+88%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 21.7%
Federal 4.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Albert G Prodell Middle School
How many students attend Albert G Prodell Middle School?
Albert G Prodell Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in SHOREHAM, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert G Prodell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert G Prodell Middle School is 8.4:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert G Prodell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albert G Prodell Middle School is White at 77.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in SHOREHAM, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert G Prodell Middle School?
Albert G Prodell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.