- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
James Wilson Young Middle School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360411000175 · Bayport, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 8.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayport-Blue Point High School (579 students)
James Wilson Young Middle School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James Wilson Young Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayport-Blue P
Bayport-Blue Point High School
579 students
- This school
James Wilson Young Middle School
399 students
- Sylvan Avenue
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
318 students
- Academy Street
Academy Street Elementary School
317 students
- Blue Point Ele 218
Blue Point Elementary School
218 students
What this shows James Wilson Young Middle School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Wilson Young Middle School compares
James Wilson Young 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 | 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 methodology
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
$38,825
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
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.
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
District finance for Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District reports $38,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~399 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.