- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, NY
Gates-Chili Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gates-Chili Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361188000951
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gates-Chili Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gates-Chili Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gates-Chili Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Gates Chili Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361188000951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Gates-Chili Middle School held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 81.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 361188000951 · Rochester, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
838 enr · 10.6:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gates-Chili High School (1,134 students)
Gates-Chili Middle School held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 81.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gates-Chili Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gates-Chili Hi
Gates-Chili High School
1,134 students
- This school
Gates-Chili Middle School
838 students
- Paul Road Scho 426
Paul Road School
426 students
- Walt Disney Sc 416
Walt Disney School
416 students
- Neil Armstrong 400
Neil Armstrong School
400 students
- Florence Brass 384
Florence Brasser School
384 students
What this shows Gates-Chili Middle School reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gates-Chili Middle School compares
Gates-Chili 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$28,498
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 224 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Gates-Chili Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Gates Chili Central School District reports $28,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gates-Chili Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates-Chili High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Road School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walt Disney School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Brasser School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gates-Chili Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- 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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gates-Chili Middle School
How many students attend Gates-Chili Middle School?
Gates-Chili Middle School has 838 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 865 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates-Chili Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates-Chili Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Gates-Chili Middle School?
48.1% of students at Gates-Chili Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gates-Chili Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gates-Chili Middle School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gates-Chili Middle School?
Gates-Chili Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Gates-Chili Middle School rank among middle schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Gates-Chili Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Gates Chili Central School District?
Besides Gates-Chili Middle School, Gates Chili Central School District also operates Gates-Chili High School (1,134 students), Paul Road School (426 students), and Walt Disney School (416 students). See the Gates Chili Central School District district page for the complete list.