Enrollment
817
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lagrangeville, NY
Lagrange Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lagrange Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360327003266
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lagrange Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lagrangeville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lagrange Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lagrange Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lagrangeville, NY.
School address
District: Arlington Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360327003266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lagrange Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lagrange Middle School
Lagrange Middle School is a large middle school in Lagrangeville, New York, enrolling 817 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 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 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 817 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #164.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 264 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 817 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Arlington Central School District also operates Arlington High School (2,472 students) and Union Vale Middle School (990 students) alongside Lagrange 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 Lagrange Middle School compares
Lagrange 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$26,949
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Lagrange Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Central School District, which includes Lagrange Middle School.
$26,949
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 33.0%
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 Lagrange Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Vale Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vail Farm Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur S May School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Titusville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lagrange Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~817 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lagrange Middle School
How many students attend Lagrange Middle School?
Lagrange Middle School has 817 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lagrangeville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lagrange Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lagrange Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 Lagrange Middle School?
33.4% of students at Lagrange Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lagrange Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lagrange Middle School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Lagrangeville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lagrange Middle School?
Lagrange Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lagrange Middle School rank among public schools in Lagrangeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lagrange Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lagrangeville, 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 Lagrangeville on the city page.
Is Lagrange Middle School a good school?
Lagrange Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Arlington Central School District?
Besides Lagrange Middle School, Arlington Central School District also operates Arlington High School (2,472 students), Union Vale Middle School (990 students), and Vail Farm Elementary School (653 students). See the Arlington Central School District district page for the complete list.
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