- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newfield, NY
Newfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362079000373
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newfield Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newfield, NY.
School address
District: Newfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362079000373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Newfield Middle School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362079000373 · Newfield, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 6.5:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Newfield Elementary School (318 students)
Newfield Middle School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Newfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newfield Eleme
Newfield Elementary School
318 students
- Newfield Senio
Newfield Senior High School
178 students
- This school
Newfield Middle School
142 students
What this shows Newfield Middle School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newfield Middle School compares
Newfield 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$27,320
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 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Newfield Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Newfield Central School District reports $27,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newfield Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newfield Middle School
How many students attend Newfield Middle School?
Newfield Middle School has 142 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newfield, NY. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newfield Middle School is 6.5:1, which is 45% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 59% 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 Newfield Middle School?
75.8% of students at Newfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newfield Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Newfield, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newfield Middle School?
Newfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Newfield Middle School rank among public schools in Newfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Newfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newfield, 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 Newfield Central School District?
Besides Newfield Middle School, Newfield Central School District also operates Newfield Elementary School (318 students) and Newfield Senior High School (178 students). See the Newfield Central School District district page for the complete list.