- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mexico, NY
Mexico Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mexico Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361917001730
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mexico Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mexico Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mexico, NY.
School address
District: Mexico Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361917001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mexico Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 361917001730 · Mexico, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 11.2:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico High School (619 students)
Mexico Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mexico Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mexico Middle School
628 students
- Mexico High Sc
Mexico High School
619 students
- Mexico Element
Mexico Elementary School
362 students
- New Haven Elem 239
New Haven Elementary School
239 students
- Palermo Elemen 216
Palermo Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Mexico Middle School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mexico Middle School compares
Mexico 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$26,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Mexico Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Mexico Central School District reports $26,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mexico Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mexico Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Haven Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palermo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mexico Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mexico Middle School
How many students attend Mexico Middle School?
Mexico Middle School has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mexico, NY. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mexico Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mexico Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Mexico Middle School?
53.1% of students at Mexico Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mexico Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mexico Middle School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Mexico, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mexico Middle School?
Mexico Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mexico Middle School rank among public schools in Mexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mexico, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mexico Central School District?
Besides Mexico Middle School, Mexico Central School District also operates Mexico High School (619 students), Mexico Elementary School (362 students), and New Haven Elementary School (239 students). See the Mexico Central School District district page for the complete list.