- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Freeport, NY
John W Dodd Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John W Dodd Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361155000915
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W Dodd Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John W Dodd Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W Dodd Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Freeport, NY.
School address
District: Freeport Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361155000915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
John W Dodd Middle School shrank from 986 students in 2022-23 to 932 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 88.6 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 361155000915 · Freeport, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 10.5:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (2,244 students)
John W Dodd Middle School shrank from 986 students in 2022-23 to 932 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 88.6 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John W Dodd Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeport High
Freeport High School
2,244 students
- This school
John W Dodd Middle School
924 students
- Caroline G Atk 882
Caroline G Atkinson School
882 students
- Leo F Giblyn S 519
Leo F Giblyn School
519 students
- Bayview Avenue 515
Bayview Avenue School
515 students
- Archer Street 433
Archer Street School
433 students
What this shows John W Dodd Middle School reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W Dodd Middle School compares
John W Dodd Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$30,029
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
African American 21.0%
White 4.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, John W Dodd Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Freeport Union Free School District reports $30,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John W Dodd Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caroline G Atkinson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leo F Giblyn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayview Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W Dodd Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about John W Dodd Middle School
How many students attend John W Dodd Middle School?
John W Dodd Middle School has 924 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Freeport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 986 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Dodd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Dodd Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 W Dodd Middle School?
61.9% of students at John W Dodd 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 W Dodd Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John W Dodd Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Freeport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W Dodd Middle School?
John W Dodd Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 W Dodd Middle School rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, John W Dodd Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Freeport, 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 Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Freeport Union Free School District?
Besides John W Dodd Middle School, Freeport Union Free School District also operates Freeport High School (2,244 students), Caroline G Atkinson School (882 students), and Leo F Giblyn School (519 students). See the Freeport Union Free School District district page for the complete list.