Enrollment
646
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goshen, NY
C J Hooker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for C J Hooker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361233000997
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C J Hooker Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
C J Hooker Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C J Hooker Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Goshen, NY.
School address
District: Goshen Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361233000997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C J Hooker Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at C J Hooker Middle School
C J Hooker Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Goshen, New York, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 673 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #347.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Goshen Central School District also operates Goshen Central High School (983 students) and Goshen Intermediate School (603 students) alongside C J Hooker 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 C J Hooker Middle School compares
C J Hooker 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$25,301
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 6.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, C J Hooker Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen Central School District, which includes C J Hooker Middle School.
$25,301
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 27.3%
Federal 10.0%
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 C J Hooker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotchtown Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C J Hooker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~646 students)
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Frequently asked questions about C J Hooker Middle School
How many students attend C J Hooker Middle School?
C J Hooker Middle School has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goshen, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C J Hooker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at C J Hooker Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C J Hooker Middle School?
25.3% of students at C J Hooker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C J Hooker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at C J Hooker Middle School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Goshen, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C J Hooker Middle School?
C J Hooker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 C J Hooker Middle School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, C J Hooker Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Goshen, 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 Goshen on the city page.
Is C J Hooker Middle School a good school?
C J Hooker Middle School earns 43/100 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 Goshen Central School District?
Besides C J Hooker Middle School, Goshen Central School District also operates Goshen Central High School (983 students), Goshen Intermediate School (603 students), and Scotchtown Avenue School (505 students). See the Goshen Central School District district page for the complete list.
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