- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
John G Borden Middle School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362979004003 · Wallkill, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 8.9:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wallkill Senior High School (930 students)
John G Borden Middle School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John G Borden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wallkill Senio
Wallkill Senior High School
930 students
- Ostrander Elem
Ostrander Elementary School
481 students
- Leptondale Ele
Leptondale Elementary School
460 students
- Plattekill Ele
Plattekill Elementary School
426 students
- This school
John G Borden Middle School
409 students
What this shows John G Borden Middle School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How John G Borden Middle School compares
John G Borden 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$27,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Wallkill Central School District reports $27,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.