- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Center Moriches, NY
Center Moriches Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Center Moriches Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360684005570
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Moriches Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Center Moriches · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Moriches Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Moriches Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Moriches, NY.
School address
District: Center Moriches Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360684005570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Center Moriches Middle School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 360684005570 · Center Moriches, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 9.9:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton Huey Elementary School (586 students)
Center Moriches Middle School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Center Moriches Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clayton Huey E
Clayton Huey Elementary School
586 students
- Center Moriche
Center Moriches High School
511 students
- This school
Center Moriches Middle School
297 students
What this shows Center Moriches Middle School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Moriches Middle School compares
Center Moriches 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$31,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Center Moriches Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Center Moriches Union Free School District reports $31,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Moriches Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Huey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Moriches High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Moriches Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Moriches Middle School
How many students attend Center Moriches Middle School?
Center Moriches Middle School has 297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Center Moriches, NY. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Moriches Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Moriches Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Center Moriches Middle School?
26.8% of students at Center Moriches Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Moriches Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Center Moriches Middle School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Center Moriches, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Moriches Middle School?
Center Moriches Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Center Moriches Middle School rank among public schools in Center Moriches?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Moriches Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Moriches, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Besides Center Moriches Middle School, Center Moriches Union Free School District also operates Clayton Huey Elementary School (586 students) and Center Moriches High School (511 students). See the Center Moriches Union Free School District district page for the complete list.