- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Newark Middle School shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 362064002894 · Newark, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 8.1:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Senior High School (586 students)
Newark Middle School shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Newark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark Senior
Newark Senior High School
586 students
- This school
Newark Middle School
395 students
- Norman R Kelle
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
363 students
- Perkins Elemen
Perkins Elementary School
266 students
- Lincoln Elemen 207
Lincoln Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Newark Middle School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newark Middle School compares
Newark Middle School 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$26,193
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
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.
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
District finance for Newark Central School District reports $26,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~395 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.