- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cheektowaga, NY
Maryvale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maryvale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361860001677
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maryvale Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Maryvale Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maryvale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361860001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Maryvale Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 361860001677 · Cheektowaga, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 12:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Maryvale High School (660 students)
Maryvale Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maryvale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maryvale High
Maryvale High School
660 students
- Maryvale Prima
Maryvale Primary School
568 students
- This school
Maryvale Middle School
518 students
- Maryvale Inter
Maryvale Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Maryvale Middle School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maryvale Middle School compares
Maryvale Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$20,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Asian 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Maryvale Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District reports $20,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maryvale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryvale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maryvale Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maryvale Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maryvale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maryvale Middle School
How many students attend Maryvale Middle School?
Maryvale Middle School has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cheektowaga, NY. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maryvale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maryvale Middle School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maryvale Middle School?
46.7% of students at Maryvale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maryvale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maryvale Middle School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maryvale Middle School?
Maryvale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Maryvale Middle School rank among middle schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, Maryvale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District?
Besides Maryvale Middle School, Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District also operates Maryvale High School (660 students), Maryvale Primary School (568 students), and Maryvale Intermediate School (490 students). See the Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.