Enrollment
459
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Chazy, NY
Beekmantown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beekmantown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360429003247
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beekmantown Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Chazy · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Beekmantown Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beekmantown Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Chazy, NY.
School address
District: Beekmantown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360429003247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beekmantown Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beekmantown Middle School
Beekmantown Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in West Chazy, New York, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 897 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #541.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Beekmantown Central School District also operates Beekmantown High School (557 students) and Cumberland Head Elementary School (515 students) alongside Beekmantown 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 Beekmantown Middle School compares
Beekmantown 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$22,604
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 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 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Beekmantown Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beekmantown Central School District, which includes Beekmantown Middle School.
$22,604
Per student
-14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 43.5%
Federal 19.4%
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 Beekmantown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beekmantown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Head Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beekmantown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beekmantown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beekmantown Middle School
How many students attend Beekmantown Middle School?
Beekmantown Middle School has 459 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Chazy, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beekmantown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beekmantown Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beekmantown Middle School?
47.6% of students at Beekmantown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beekmantown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beekmantown Middle School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in West Chazy, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beekmantown Middle School?
Beekmantown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Beekmantown Middle School rank among public schools in West Chazy?
By Resource Investment Index, Beekmantown Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Chazy, 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 West Chazy on the city page.
Is Beekmantown Middle School a good school?
Beekmantown Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Beekmantown Central School District?
Besides Beekmantown Middle School, Beekmantown Central School District also operates Beekmantown High School (557 students), Cumberland Head Elementary School (515 students), and Beekmantown Elementary School (479 students). See the Beekmantown Central School District district page for the complete list.
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