- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dryden, NY
Dryden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dryden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360933002719
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dryden Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dryden · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dryden Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dryden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dryden, NY.
School address
District: Dryden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360933002719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Dryden Middle School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 360933002719 · Dryden, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 7.6:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dryden Elementary School (500 students)
Dryden Middle School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dryden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dryden Element
Dryden Elementary School
500 students
- Dryden High Sc
Dryden High School
356 students
- This school
Dryden Middle School
283 students
- Cassavant Elem 85
Cassavant Elementary School
85 students
- Freeville Elem 80
Freeville Elementary School
80 students
What this shows Dryden Middle School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dryden Middle School compares
Dryden Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 3% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in New York - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$30,736
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Dryden Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Dryden Central School District reports $30,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dryden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dryden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cassavant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dryden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dryden Middle School
How many students attend Dryden Middle School?
Dryden Middle School has 283 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dryden, NY. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dryden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dryden Middle School is 7.6:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Dryden Middle School?
54.5% of students at Dryden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dryden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dryden Middle School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Dryden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dryden Middle School?
Dryden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Dryden Middle School rank among public schools in Dryden?
By Resource Investment Index, Dryden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dryden, 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 Dryden Central School District?
Besides Dryden Middle School, Dryden Central School District also operates Dryden Elementary School (500 students), Dryden High School (356 students), and Cassavant Elementary School (85 students). See the Dryden Central School District district page for the complete list.