- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Middle School 322
Federal NCES profile for Middle School 322, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008305782
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School 322 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #31 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School 322 has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School 322 ranks #31 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008305782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Middle School 322 shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360008305782 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 8.7:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Middle School 322 shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Middle School 322 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 235
Middle School 322
235 students
What this shows Middle School 322 reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School 322 compares
Middle School 322 is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.4%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Middle School 322 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Middle School 322 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School 322's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School 322
How many students attend Middle School 322?
Middle School 322 has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School 322?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School 322 is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Middle School 322?
93.9% of students at Middle School 322 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School 322?
The largest demographic group at Middle School 322 is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School 322?
Middle School 322 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Middle School 322 rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School 322 ranks #31 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Middle School 322, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.