- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Peekskill, NY
Peekskill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Peekskill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362265004366
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peekskill Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Peekskill · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Peekskill Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peekskill Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Peekskill, NY.
School address
District: Peekskill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362265004366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Peekskill Middle School grew from 794 students in 2022-23 to 841 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 73.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 362265004366 · Peekskill, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
860 enr · 12.8:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Peekskill High School (1,178 students)
Peekskill Middle School grew from 794 students in 2022-23 to 841 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 73.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Peekskill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peekskill High
Peekskill High School
1,178 students
- This school
Peekskill Middle School
860 students
- Oakside School
Oakside School
554 students
- Hillcrest Scho
Hillcrest School
520 students
- Woodside Schoo
Woodside School
511 students
- Uriah Hill Sch 186
Uriah Hill School
186 students
What this shows Peekskill Middle School reports 860 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peekskill Middle School compares
Peekskill Middle School is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,949
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.9%
African American 13.1%
White 6.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Peekskill Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Peekskill City School District reports $27,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peekskill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uriah Hill School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peekskill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~860 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peekskill Middle School
How many students attend Peekskill Middle School?
Peekskill Middle School has 860 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Peekskill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peekskill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peekskill Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peekskill Middle School?
62.7% of students at Peekskill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peekskill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Peekskill Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in Peekskill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peekskill Middle School?
Peekskill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Peekskill Middle School rank among public schools in Peekskill?
By Resource Investment Index, Peekskill Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Peekskill, 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 Peekskill on the city page.
What other schools are in Peekskill City School District?
Besides Peekskill Middle School, Peekskill City School District also operates Peekskill High School (1,178 students), Oakside School (554 students), and Hillcrest School (520 students). See the Peekskill City School District district page for the complete list.