Enrollment
615
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Merton Williams Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Merton Williams Middle School
Merton Williams Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hilton, New York, enrolling 615 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.1% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 615 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 704 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #319.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hilton Central School District spends $19,276 per pupil, 27% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hilton Central School District also operates Hilton High School (1,358 students) and Village Elementary School (972 students) alongside Merton Williams 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 Merton Williams Middle School compares
Merton Williams 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,276
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilton Central School District, which includes Merton Williams Middle School.
$19,276
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 1,358
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Merton Williams Middle School a good school?
Merton Williams Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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