Enrollment
409
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wallkill, NY
John G Borden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John G Borden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362979004003
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John G Borden Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wallkill · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John G Borden Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John G Borden Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wallkill, NY.
School address
District: Wallkill Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362979004003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John G Borden Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John G Borden Middle School
John G Borden Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wallkill, New York, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.9:1 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 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 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 849 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #199.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 84 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 409 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wallkill Central School District also operates Wallkill Senior High School (930 students) and Ostrander Elementary School (481 students) alongside John G Borden 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 John G Borden Middle School compares
John G Borden 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$26,480
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, John G Borden Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wallkill Central School District, which includes John G Borden Middle School.
$26,480
Per student
+0%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 John G Borden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallkill Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ostrander Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leptondale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plattekill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John G Borden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~409 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John G Borden Middle School
How many students attend John G Borden Middle School?
John G Borden Middle School has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wallkill, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John G Borden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John G Borden Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 John G Borden Middle School?
31.3% of students at John G Borden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John G Borden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John G Borden Middle School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Wallkill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John G Borden Middle School?
John G Borden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 John G Borden Middle School rank among public schools in Wallkill?
By Resource Investment Index, John G Borden Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wallkill, 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 Wallkill on the city page.
Is John G Borden Middle School a good school?
John G Borden Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Wallkill Central School District?
Besides John G Borden Middle School, Wallkill Central School District also operates Wallkill Senior High School (930 students), Ostrander Elementary School (481 students), and Leptondale Elementary School (460 students). See the Wallkill Central School District district page for the complete list.
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