Enrollment
395
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newark, NY
Newark Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newark 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 362064002894
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newark Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Newark, NY.
School address
District: Newark Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362064002894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark Middle School
Newark Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Newark, New York, enrolling 395 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Newark Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of New York schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 750 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #166.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 153 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 395 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Newark Central School District also operates Newark Senior High School (586 students) and Norman R Kelley Intermediate School (363 students) alongside Newark 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 Newark Middle School compares
Newark 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$24,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Newark Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Central School District, which includes Newark Middle School.
$24,007
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 62.5%
Federal 14.9%
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 Newark Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norman R Kelley Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perkins Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~395 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newark Middle School
How many students attend Newark Middle School?
Newark Middle School has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newark, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Newark Middle School?
56.0% of students at Newark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newark Middle School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Newark, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Middle School?
Newark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Newark Middle School rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
Is Newark Middle School a good school?
Newark Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Newark Central School District?
Besides Newark Middle School, Newark Central School District also operates Newark Senior High School (586 students), Norman R Kelley Intermediate School (363 students), and Perkins Elementary School (266 students). See the Newark Central School District district page for the complete list.
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