- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Long Island City, NY
Hunters Point Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hunters Point Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010206441
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunters Point Community Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunters Point Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Point Community Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010206441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hunters Point Community Middle School grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 360010206441 · Long Island City, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 9.7:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Hunters Point Community Middle School grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hunters Point Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 397
Hunters Point Community Middle School
397 students
What this shows Hunters Point Community Middle School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunters Point Community Middle School compares
Hunters Point Community Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
White 17.6%
African American 12.1%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Hunters Point Community Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hunters Point Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunters Point Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunters Point Community Middle School
How many students attend Hunters Point Community Middle School?
Hunters Point Community Middle School has 397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Point Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters Point Community Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 18% 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 Hunters Point Community Middle School?
69.3% of students at Hunters Point Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunters Point Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hunters Point Community Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunters Point Community Middle School?
Hunters Point Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hunters Point Community Middle School rank among middle schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Point Community Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Long Island City, 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 Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Hunters Point Community Middle School, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.