- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delmar, NY
Bethlehem Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bethlehem Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360471000210
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethlehem Central Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Delmar · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethlehem Central Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem Central Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Delmar, NY.
School address
District: Bethlehem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360471000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Bethlehem Central Middle School held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 83.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360471000210 · Delmar, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 11.9:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethlehem Central Senior High School (1,322 students)
Bethlehem Central Middle School held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 83.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bethlehem Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethlehem Cent
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
1,322 students
- This school
Bethlehem Central Middle School
950 students
- Eagle Elementa 446
Eagle Elementary School
446 students
- Slingerlands E 422
Slingerlands Elementary School
422 students
- Glenmont Eleme 382
Glenmont Elementary School
382 students
- Hamagrael Elem 319
Hamagrael Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Bethlehem Central Middle School reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethlehem Central Middle School compares
Bethlehem Central 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Bethlehem Central Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bethlehem Central School District reports $22,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethlehem Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slingerlands Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenmont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamagrael Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethlehem Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~950 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem Central Middle School
How many students attend Bethlehem Central Middle School?
Bethlehem Central Middle School has 950 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delmar, NY. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Central Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethlehem Central Middle School?
13.1% of students at Bethlehem Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethlehem Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bethlehem Central Middle School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Delmar, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethlehem Central Middle School?
Bethlehem Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Bethlehem Central Middle School rank among public schools in Delmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem Central Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Delmar, 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 Delmar on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethlehem Central School District?
Besides Bethlehem Central Middle School, Bethlehem Central School District also operates Bethlehem Central Senior High School (1,322 students), Eagle Elementary School (446 students), and Slingerlands Elementary School (422 students). See the Bethlehem Central School District district page for the complete list.