Enrollment
1,426
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saratoga Springs, NY
Maple Avenue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Avenue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362577000269
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Avenue Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Avenue Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Avenue Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Saratoga Springs, NY.
School address
District: Saratoga Springs City Sd · New York
NCES ID 362577000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Avenue Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple Avenue Middle School
Maple Avenue Middle School is a large middle school in Saratoga Springs, New York, enrolling 1,426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,426 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Saratoga Springs City Sd spends $19,558 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students) and Dorothy Nolan Elementary School (616 students) alongside Maple Avenue 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 Maple Avenue Middle School compares
Maple Avenue 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,426
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$19,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Maple Avenue Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saratoga Springs City Sd, which includes Maple Avenue Middle School.
$19,558
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 10.6%
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 Maple Avenue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Nolan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Division Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Avenue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Avenue Middle School
How many students attend Maple Avenue Middle School?
Maple Avenue Middle School has 1,426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Avenue Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Avenue Middle School?
24.5% of students at Maple Avenue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Avenue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Avenue Middle School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Avenue Middle School?
Maple Avenue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Maple Avenue Middle School rank among public schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Avenue Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs on the city page.
Is Maple Avenue Middle School a good school?
Maple Avenue Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Besides Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students), Dorothy Nolan Elementary School (616 students), and Division Street Elementary School (393 students). See the Saratoga Springs City Sd district page for the complete list.
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