Enrollment
440
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marlboro, NY
Marlboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marlboro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361857001673
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlboro Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marlboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlboro Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marlboro, NY.
School address
District: Marlboro Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361857001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlboro Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlboro Middle School
Marlboro Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Marlboro, New York, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 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 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 937 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #483.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 440 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marlboro Central School District also operates Marlboro Elementary School (780 students) and Marlboro Central High School (629 students) alongside Marlboro 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 Marlboro Middle School compares
Marlboro 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$28,752
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 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 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Marlboro Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlboro Central School District, which includes Marlboro Middle School.
$28,752
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 33.9%
Federal 7.1%
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 Marlboro Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlboro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~440 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marlboro Middle School
How many students attend Marlboro Middle School?
Marlboro Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marlboro, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Marlboro Middle School?
40.4% of students at Marlboro Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlboro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marlboro Middle School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Marlboro, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlboro Middle School?
Marlboro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Marlboro Middle School rank among public schools in Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marlboro, 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 Marlboro on the city page.
Is Marlboro Middle School a good school?
Marlboro Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Marlboro Central School District?
Besides Marlboro Middle School, Marlboro Central School District also operates Marlboro Elementary School (780 students) and Marlboro Central High School (629 students). See the Marlboro Central School District district page for the complete list.
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