Enrollment
280
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, NY
Clinton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360777000556
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, NY.
School address
District: Clinton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360777000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Middle School
Clinton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Clinton, New York, enrolling 280 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 280 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #177.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clinton Central School District spends $20,531 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clinton Central School District also operates Clinton Elementary School (563 students) and Clinton Senior High School (339 students) alongside Clinton 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 Clinton Middle School compares
Clinton 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Clinton Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Central School District, which includes Clinton Middle School.
$20,531
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 Clinton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Middle School
How many students attend Clinton Middle School?
Clinton Middle School has 280 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Clinton Middle School?
24.8% of students at Clinton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Clinton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Middle School?
Clinton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Clinton Middle School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Middle School a good school?
Clinton Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Clinton Central School District?
Besides Clinton Middle School, Clinton Central School District also operates Clinton Elementary School (563 students) and Clinton Senior High School (339 students). See the Clinton Central School District district page for the complete list.
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