Enrollment
1,337
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Commack, NY
Commack Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Commack Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360813000581
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commack Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Commack · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Commack Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commack Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Commack, NY.
School address
District: Commack Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360813000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Commack Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Commack Middle School
Commack Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Commack, New York, enrolling 1,337 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,337 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Commack Union Free School District spends $32,016 per pupil, 21% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Commack Union Free School District also operates Commack High School (1,728 students) and Burr Intermediate School (669 students) alongside Commack 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 Commack Middle School compares
Commack 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,337
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$32,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Commack Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Commack Union Free School District, which includes Commack Middle School.
$32,016
Per student
+21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+93%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 25.0%
Federal 7.7%
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 Commack Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burr Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sawmill Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commack Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Commack Middle School
How many students attend Commack Middle School?
Commack Middle School has 1,337 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Commack, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Commack Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Commack Middle School?
14.4% of students at Commack Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commack Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Commack Middle School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Commack, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commack Middle School?
Commack Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Commack Middle School rank among public schools in Commack?
By Resource Investment Index, Commack Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Commack, 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 Commack on the city page.
Is Commack Middle School a good school?
Commack Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Commack Union Free School District?
Besides Commack Middle School, Commack Union Free School District also operates Commack High School (1,728 students), Burr Intermediate School (669 students), and Sawmill Intermediate School (550 students). See the Commack Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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