Enrollment
400
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albion, NY
Carl I Bergerson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carl I Bergerson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360252000034
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl I Bergerson Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Albion · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl I Bergerson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl I Bergerson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albion, NY.
School address
District: Albion Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360252000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl I Bergerson Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carl I Bergerson Middle School
Carl I Bergerson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Albion, New York, enrolling 400 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 400 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 734 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #192.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albion Central School District spends $18,262 per pupil, 31% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 90 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 400 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Albion Central School District also operates Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School (826 students) and Charles D'amico High School (499 students) alongside Carl I Bergerson 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 Carl I Bergerson Middle School compares
Carl I Bergerson 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$18,262
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Carl I Bergerson Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albion Central School District, which includes Carl I Bergerson Middle School.
$18,262
Per student
-31%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 67.7%
Federal 15.9%
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 Carl I Bergerson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles D'amico High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl I Bergerson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~400 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carl I Bergerson Middle School
How many students attend Carl I Bergerson Middle School?
Carl I Bergerson Middle School has 400 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albion, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl I Bergerson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl I Bergerson Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Carl I Bergerson Middle School?
58.3% of students at Carl I Bergerson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl I Bergerson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carl I Bergerson Middle School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Albion, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl I Bergerson Middle School?
Carl I Bergerson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Carl I Bergerson Middle School rank among public schools in Albion?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl I Bergerson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albion, 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 Albion on the city page.
Is Carl I Bergerson Middle School a good school?
Carl I Bergerson Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Albion Central School District?
Besides Carl I Bergerson Middle School, Albion Central School District also operates Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School (826 students) and Charles D'amico High School (499 students). See the Albion Central School District district page for the complete list.
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