- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watertown, NY
Case Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Case Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363012004047
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Case Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Case Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Case Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Watertown, NY.
School address
District: Watertown City School District · New York
NCES ID 363012004047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Case Middle School shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 363012004047 · Watertown, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 13.3:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students)
Case Middle School shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Case Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown Seni
Watertown Senior High School
1,181 students
- Harold T Wiley
Harold T Wiley School
614 students
- This school
Case Middle School
586 students
- North Elementa 435
North Elementary School
435 students
- Knickerbocker 340
Knickerbocker School
340 students
- Sherman School 323
Sherman School
323 students
What this shows Case Middle School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Case Middle School compares
Case Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$19,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 7.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Case Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Watertown City School District reports $19,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Case Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold T Wiley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knickerbocker School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Case Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Case Middle School
How many students attend Case Middle School?
Case Middle School has 586 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watertown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Case Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Case Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Case Middle School?
65.2% of students at Case Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Case Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Case Middle School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Watertown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Case Middle School?
Case Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Case Middle School rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Case Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Watertown, 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 Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown City School District?
Besides Case Middle School, Watertown City School District also operates Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students), Harold T Wiley School (614 students), and North Elementary School (435 students). See the Watertown City School District district page for the complete list.