Enrollment
472
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hudson Falls, NY
Hudson Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361497001253
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Falls Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Hudson Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Falls 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, Hudson Falls Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hudson Falls, NY.
School address
District: Hudson Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361497001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson Falls Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson Falls Middle School
Hudson Falls Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hudson Falls, New York, enrolling 472 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 929 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #573.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hudson Falls Central School District spends $19,452 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hudson Falls Central School District also operates Hudson Falls High School (652 students) and Hudson Falls Primary School (434 students) alongside Hudson Falls 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 Hudson Falls Middle School compares
Hudson Falls 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
43.4%
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
$19,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 91.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Hudson Falls Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson Falls Central School District, which includes Hudson Falls Middle School.
$19,452
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 66.0%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hudson Falls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Falls Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Falls Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Falls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~472 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson Falls Middle School
How many students attend Hudson Falls Middle School?
Hudson Falls Middle School has 472 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hudson Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Falls 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 Hudson Falls Middle School?
39.2% of students at Hudson Falls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Falls Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Hudson Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Falls Middle School?
Hudson Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hudson Falls Middle School rank among public schools in Hudson Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Falls Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hudson Falls, 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 Hudson Falls on the city page.
Is Hudson Falls Middle School a good school?
Hudson Falls Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hudson Falls Central School District?
Besides Hudson Falls Middle School, Hudson Falls Central School District also operates Hudson Falls High School (652 students), Hudson Falls Primary School (434 students), and Hudson Falls Intermediate School (311 students). See the Hudson Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.
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