- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmyra, NY
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Palmyra-Macedon 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 362238003152
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra-Macedon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, NY.
School address
District: Palmyra-Macedon Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362238003152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 362238003152 · Palmyra, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 8.8:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School (513 students)
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmyra-Macedo
Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School
513 students
- Palmyra-Macedo
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School
431 students
- This school
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School
354 students
- Palmyra-Macedo
Palmyra-Macedon Intermediate School
339 students
What this shows Palmyra-Macedon Middle School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmyra-Macedon Middle School compares
Palmyra-Macedon 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$23,570
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 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Palmyra-Macedon Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Palmyra-Macedon Central School District reports $23,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmyra-Macedon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmyra-Macedon Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmyra-Macedon Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmyra-Macedon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmyra-Macedon Middle School
How many students attend Palmyra-Macedon Middle School?
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmyra, NY. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra-Macedon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra-Macedon Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 Palmyra-Macedon Middle School?
40.1% of students at Palmyra-Macedon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmyra-Macedon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Palmyra-Macedon Middle School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Palmyra, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmyra-Macedon Middle School?
Palmyra-Macedon 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 Palmyra-Macedon Middle School rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra-Macedon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Besides Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, Palmyra-Macedon Central School District also operates Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School (513 students), Palmyra-Macedon Primary School (431 students), and Palmyra-Macedon Intermediate School (339 students). See the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District district page for the complete list.