Enrollment
950
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethlehem Central Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethlehem Central Middle School
Bethlehem Central Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Delmar, New York, enrolling 950 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 950 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bethlehem Central School District spends $21,009 per pupil, 20% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bethlehem Central School District also operates Bethlehem Central Senior High School (1,322 students) and Eagle Elementary School (446 students) alongside Bethlehem Central 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 Bethlehem Central Middle School compares
Bethlehem Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,009
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethlehem Central School District, which includes Bethlehem Central Middle School.
$21,009
Per student
-20%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~950 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bethlehem Central Middle School a good school?
Bethlehem Central Middle School earns 50/100 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 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.
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