Enrollment
282
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Hamilton Grange Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Grange Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008306530
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Grange Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools.
- #29 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Grange Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Grange Middle School ranks #29 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008306530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Grange Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Grange Middle School
Hamilton Grange Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 282 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Hamilton Grange Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of New York schools and 34% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 590 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #163.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students) and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students) alongside Hamilton Grange Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamilton Grange Middle School compares
Hamilton Grange Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.9%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
African American 13.8%
White 7.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Hamilton Grange Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hamilton Grange Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Grange Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Grange Middle School
How many students attend Hamilton Grange Middle School?
Hamilton Grange Middle School has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Grange Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Grange Middle School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Hamilton Grange Middle School?
77.2% of students at Hamilton Grange Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Grange Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Grange Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Grange Middle School?
Hamilton Grange Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton Grange Middle School rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Grange Middle School ranks #29 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
Is Hamilton Grange Middle School a good school?
Hamilton Grange Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Hamilton Grange Middle School, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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