Enrollment
507
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Johnson City, NY
Johnson City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361590001373
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson City Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Johnson City · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson City Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson City Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Johnson City, NY.
School address
District: Johnson City Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361590001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson City Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson City Middle School
Johnson City Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Johnson City, New York, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 43% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 699 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #679, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 507 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Johnson City Central School District also operates Johnson City Senior High School (705 students) and Johnson City Elementary/Primary School (560 students) alongside Johnson City 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 Johnson City Middle School compares
Johnson City 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$23,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 14.6%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 11.3%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Johnson City Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson City Central School District, which includes Johnson City Middle School.
$23,745
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 43.6%
Federal 20.2%
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 Johnson City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson City Elementary/Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson City Elementary/Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson City Middle School
How many students attend Johnson City Middle School?
Johnson City Middle School has 507 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Johnson City, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson City Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson City Middle School?
64.8% of students at Johnson City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson City Middle School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Johnson City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson City Middle School?
Johnson City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Johnson City Middle School rank among public schools in Johnson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson City Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Johnson City, 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 Johnson City on the city page.
Is Johnson City Middle School a good school?
Johnson City Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Johnson City Central School District?
Besides Johnson City Middle School, Johnson City Central School District also operates Johnson City Senior High School (705 students), Johnson City Elementary/Primary School (560 students), and Johnson City Elementary/Intermediate School (509 students). See the Johnson City Central School District district page for the complete list.
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