- Enrollment
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brentwood, NY
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360528000254
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 42/100 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.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, NY.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360528000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
North Middle School held near 1,098 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 84.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 360528000254 · Brentwood, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 12.2:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood High School (4,816 students)
North Middle School held near 1,098 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 84.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
4,816 students
- Freshman Cente 1,287
Freshman Center
1,287 students
- East Middle Sc 1,108
East Middle School
1,108 students
- This school 1,051
North Middle School
1,051 students
- South Middle S 975
South Middle School
975 students
- Southwest Elem 975
Southwest Elementary School
975 students
What this shows North Middle School reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middle School compares
North 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$26,565
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
African American 5.2%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, North Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brentwood Union Free School District reports $26,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freshman Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~1,051 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brentwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 1,098 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Middle School?
80.7% of students at North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Brentwood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 North Middle School rank among middle schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Free School District?
Besides North Middle School, Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students), Freshman Center (1,287 students), and East Middle School (1,108 students). See the Brentwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.