- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Seneca, NY
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363078004144
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in West Seneca · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in West Seneca, NY.
School address
District: West Seneca Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363078004144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
East Middle School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 363078004144 · West Seneca, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 9.8:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students)
East Middle School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.0 → 58.0 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
- West Seneca We
West Seneca West Senior High School
1,069 students
- West Seneca Ea
West Seneca East Senior High School
779 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
778 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
680 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary School
629 students
- This school
East Middle School
567 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 567 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$22,179
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
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, East Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Seneca Central School District reports $22,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seneca East Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 567 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Seneca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 East Middle School?
47.1% 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 White at 79.0% of enrollment, in West Seneca, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 East Middle School rank among public schools in West Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in West Seneca, 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 West Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in West Seneca Central School District?
Besides East Middle School, West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students), West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students), and West Middle School (778 students). See the West Seneca Central School District district page for the complete list.