- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westbury, NY
Clarke Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clarke Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360984000106
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Westbury · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Westbury, NY.
School address
District: East Meadow Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360984000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Clarke Middle School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 68.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360984000106 · Westbury, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 9.1:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: East Meadow High School (1,549 students)
Clarke Middle School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 68.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clarke Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Meadow Hi
East Meadow High School
1,549 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
1,141 students
- W Tresper Clar
W Tresper Clarke High School
898 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green School
895 students
- Mcvey Elementa
Mcvey Elementary School
838 students
- This school
Clarke Middle School
663 students
What this shows Clarke Middle School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarke Middle School compares
Clarke 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,980
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Asian 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Clarke Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Meadow Union Free School District reports $28,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarke Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W Tresper Clarke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcvey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Middle School
How many students attend Clarke Middle School?
Clarke Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westbury, NY. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 Clarke Middle School?
24.3% of students at Clarke Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clarke Middle School is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Westbury, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke Middle School?
Clarke Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Clarke Middle School rank among public schools in Westbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Westbury, 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 Westbury on the city page.
What other schools are in East Meadow Union Free School District?
Besides Clarke Middle School, East Meadow Union Free School District also operates East Meadow High School (1,549 students), Woodland Middle School (1,141 students), and W Tresper Clarke High School (898 students). See the East Meadow Union Free School District district page for the complete list.