- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jericho, NY
Jericho Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jericho 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 361581001369
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jericho Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Jericho · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jericho Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jericho Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jericho, NY.
School address
District: Jericho Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361581001369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Jericho Middle School held near 830 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 361581001369 · Jericho, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 11.6:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students)
Jericho Middle School held near 830 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jericho Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jericho Senior
Jericho Senior High School
1,260 students
- This school
Jericho Middle School
825 students
- Cantiague Elem 436
Cantiague Elementary School
436 students
- George a Jacks 432
George a Jackson School
432 students
- Jeffrey Ratner 278
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Jericho Middle School reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jericho Middle School compares
Jericho 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 78% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$38,011
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 76.6%
White 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Jericho Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Jericho Union Free School District reports $38,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jericho Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cantiague Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George a Jackson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jericho Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~825 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jericho Middle School
How many students attend Jericho Middle School?
Jericho Middle School has 825 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jericho, NY. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 830 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jericho Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jericho Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Jericho Middle School?
12.6% of students at Jericho Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jericho Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jericho Middle School is Asian at 76.6% of enrollment, in Jericho, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jericho Middle School?
Jericho 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 Jericho Middle School rank among public schools in Jericho?
By Resource Investment Index, Jericho Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jericho, 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 Jericho on the city page.
What other schools are in Jericho Union Free School District?
Besides Jericho Middle School, Jericho Union Free School District also operates Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students), Cantiague Elementary School (436 students), and George a Jackson School (432 students). See the Jericho Union Free School District district page for the complete list.