Enrollment
399
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayport, NY
James Wilson Young Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James Wilson Young 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 360411000175
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Wilson Young Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bayport · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James Wilson Young Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Wilson Young Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bayport, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360411000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Wilson Young Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Wilson Young Middle School
James Wilson Young Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bayport, New York, enrolling 399 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, James Wilson Young Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of New York schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the New York average.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 500 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District spends $37,371 per pupil, 42% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District also operates Bayport-Blue Point High School (579 students) and Sylvan Avenue Elementary School (318 students) alongside James Wilson Young 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 James Wilson Young Middle School compares
James Wilson Young 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$37,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, James Wilson Young Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District, which includes James Wilson Young Middle School.
$37,371
Per student
+42%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+125%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.5%
State 26.5%
Federal 4.0%
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 James Wilson Young Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayport-Blue Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Point Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Wilson Young Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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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 (~399 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James Wilson Young Middle School
How many students attend James Wilson Young Middle School?
James Wilson Young Middle School has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayport, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Young Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Young Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 James Wilson Young Middle School?
15.1% of students at James Wilson Young Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Wilson Young Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James Wilson Young Middle School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Bayport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Wilson Young Middle School?
James Wilson Young Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 James Wilson Young Middle School rank among public schools in Bayport?
By Resource Investment Index, James Wilson Young Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bayport, 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 Bayport on the city page.
Is James Wilson Young Middle School a good school?
James Wilson Young Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District?
Besides James Wilson Young Middle School, Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District also operates Bayport-Blue Point High School (579 students), Sylvan Avenue Elementary School (318 students), and Academy Street Elementary School (317 students). See the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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