- Enrollment
- 1,358
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hilton, NY
Merton Williams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Merton Williams 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 361446001200
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merton Williams Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hilton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Merton Williams Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merton Williams Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hilton, NY.
School address
District: Hilton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361446001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Merton Williams Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 361446001200 · Hilton, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 9.9:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilton High School (1,358 students)
Merton Williams Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Merton Williams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilton High Sc
Hilton High School
1,358 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary School
972 students
- Northwood Elem
Northwood Elementary School
719 students
- This school
Merton Williams Middle School
615 students
- Quest Elementa 459
Quest Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Merton Williams Middle School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merton Williams Middle School compares
Merton Williams 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$20,994
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Merton Williams Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hilton Central School District reports $20,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merton Williams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merton Williams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merton Williams Middle School
How many students attend Merton Williams Middle School?
Merton Williams Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hilton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merton Williams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merton Williams Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Merton Williams Middle School?
23.1% of students at Merton Williams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merton Williams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Merton Williams Middle School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Hilton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merton Williams Middle School?
Merton Williams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Merton Williams Middle School rank among public schools in Hilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Merton Williams Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hilton, 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 Hilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hilton Central School District?
Besides Merton Williams Middle School, Hilton Central School District also operates Hilton High School (1,358 students), Village Elementary School (972 students), and Northwood Elementary School (719 students). See the Hilton Central School District district page for the complete list.