- Enrollment
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brentwood, NY
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360528000248
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, NY.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360528000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
East Middle School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 92.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 360528000248 · Brentwood, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,108 enr · 12.9:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood High School (4,816 students)
East Middle School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 92.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
4,816 students
- Freshman Cente 1,287
Freshman Center
1,287 students
- This school 1,108
East Middle School
1,108 students
- North Middle S 1,051
North Middle School
1,051 students
- South Middle S 975
South Middle School
975 students
- Southwest Elem 975
Southwest Elementary School
975 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 1,108 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle School compares
East 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$26,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
African American 5.6%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, East Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brentwood Union Free School District reports $26,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freshman Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~1,108 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brentwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,159 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Middle School?
82.8% of students at East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Brentwood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 East Middle School rank among middle schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Free School District?
Besides East Middle School, Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students), Freshman Center (1,287 students), and North Middle School (1,051 students). See the Brentwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.