- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medford, NY
Oregon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oregon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362247003164
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oregon Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oregon Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Medford, NY.
School address
District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362247003164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Oregon Middle School shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 362247003164 · Medford, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 9.7:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students)
Oregon Middle School shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Oregon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patchogue-Medf
Patchogue-Medford High School
2,487 students
- Eagle Elementa 680
Eagle Elementary School
680 students
- Canaan Element 596
Canaan Elementary School
596 students
- Saxton Middle 579
Saxton Middle School
579 students
- This school 545
Oregon Middle School
545 students
- Barton Element 515
Barton Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Oregon Middle School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oregon Middle School compares
Oregon 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$26,305
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 40.6%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Oregon Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District reports $26,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oregon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue-Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saxton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oregon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Middle School
How many students attend Oregon Middle School?
Oregon Middle School has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medford, NY. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Oregon Middle School?
46.8% of students at Oregon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oregon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oregon Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Medford, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oregon Middle School?
Oregon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Oregon Middle School rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Medford, 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 Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Besides Oregon Middle School, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students), Eagle Elementary School (680 students), and Canaan Elementary School (596 students). See the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.