- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Commack Middle School held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 117.4 → 117.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360813000581 · Commack, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,337 enr · 11.4:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Commack High School (1,728 students)
Commack Middle School held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 117.4 → 117.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Commack Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Commack High S
Commack High School
1,728 students
- This school
Commack Middle School
1,337 students
- Burr Intermedi 669
Burr Intermediate School
669 students
- Sawmill Interm 550
Sawmill Intermediate School
550 students
- North Ridge Sc 335
North Ridge School
335 students
- Wood Park Scho 280
Wood Park School
280 students
What this shows Commack Middle School reports 1,337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commack Middle School compares
Commack 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 | 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 methodology
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
$33,341
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
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.
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
District finance for Commack Union Free School District reports $33,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,337 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,322 (2022-23) → 1,334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.