- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Central Square, NY
Central Square Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Square Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360690000999
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Square Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Central Square · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Square Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Square Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Central Square, NY.
School address
District: Central Square Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360690000999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central Square Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.3 → 80.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360690000999 · Central Square, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 10.1:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul V Moore High School (1,026 students)
Central Square Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.3 → 80.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Central Square Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul V Moore H
Paul V Moore High School
1,026 students
- This school
Central Square Middle School
799 students
- Millard Hawk E
Millard Hawk Elementary School
446 students
- Hastings Mallo 407
Hastings Mallory Elementary School
407 students
- Aura a Cole El 396
Aura a Cole Elementary School
396 students
- Brewerton Elem 384
Brewerton Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Central Square Middle School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Square Middle School compares
Central Square Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$24,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Central Square Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Central Square Central School District reports $24,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Square Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul V Moore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard Hawk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings Mallory Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aura a Cole Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewerton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Square Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~799 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Square Middle School
How many students attend Central Square Middle School?
Central Square Middle School has 799 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Central Square, NY. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Square Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Square Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 14% 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 Central Square Middle School?
41.7% of students at Central Square Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Square Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Square Middle School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Central Square, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Square Middle School?
Central Square Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Central Square Middle School rank among public schools in Central Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Square Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Central Square, 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 Central Square Central School District?
Besides Central Square Middle School, Central Square Central School District also operates Paul V Moore High School (1,026 students), Millard Hawk Elementary School (446 students), and Hastings Mallory Elementary School (407 students). See the Central Square Central School District district page for the complete list.