- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Massapequa, NY
Berner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361863001682
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berner Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Massapequa · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Berner Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berner Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Massapequa, NY.
School address
District: Massapequa Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361863001682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Berner Middle School held near 1,550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 162.9 → 161.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 361863001682 · Massapequa, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,487 enr · 9.2:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Massapequa High School (1,407 students)
Berner Middle School held near 1,550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 162.9 → 161.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Berner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Berner Middle School
1,487 students
- Massapequa Hig
Massapequa High School
1,407 students
- Birch Lane Ele
Birch Lane Elementary School
696 students
- East Lake Elem 523
East Lake Elementary School
523 students
- Fairfield Elem 513
Fairfield Elementary School
513 students
- Unqua Elementa 496
Unqua Elementary School
496 students
What this shows Berner Middle School reports 1,487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berner Middle School compares
Berner 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 83% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,487
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,865
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Berner Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Massapequa Union Free School District reports $31,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massapequa High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unqua Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~1,487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berner Middle School
How many students attend Berner Middle School?
Berner Middle School has 1,487 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Massapequa, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,596 (2022-23) → 1,550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berner Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Berner Middle School?
9.3% of students at Berner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berner Middle School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Massapequa, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berner Middle School?
Berner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Berner Middle School rank among public schools in Massapequa?
By Resource Investment Index, Berner Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Massapequa, 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 Massapequa on the city page.
What other schools are in Massapequa Union Free School District?
Besides Berner Middle School, Massapequa Union Free School District also operates Massapequa High School (1,407 students), Birch Lane Elementary School (696 students), and East Lake Elementary School (523 students). See the Massapequa Union Free School District district page for the complete list.