- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethpage, NY
Plainedge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plainedge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362319005613
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainedge Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Bethpage · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainedge Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainedge Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bethpage, NY.
School address
District: Plainedge Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362319005613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Plainedge Middle School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 362319005613 · Bethpage, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 10.7:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainedge Senior High School (856 students)
Plainedge Middle School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Plainedge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainedge Seni
Plainedge Senior High School
856 students
- This school
Plainedge Middle School
661 students
- Charles E Schw
Charles E Schwarting School
524 students
- John H West Sc
John H West School
473 students
- Eastplain Scho
Eastplain School
445 students
What this shows Plainedge Middle School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainedge Middle School compares
Plainedge 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Plainedge Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Plainedge Union Free School District reports $30,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainedge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainedge Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles E Schwarting School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H West School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastplain School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainedge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainedge Middle School
How many students attend Plainedge Middle School?
Plainedge Middle School has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethpage, NY. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainedge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainedge Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Plainedge Middle School?
10.3% of students at Plainedge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainedge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plainedge Middle School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Bethpage, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainedge Middle School?
Plainedge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Plainedge Middle School rank among public schools in Bethpage?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainedge Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bethpage, 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 Bethpage on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainedge Union Free School District?
Besides Plainedge Middle School, Plainedge Union Free School District also operates Plainedge Senior High School (856 students), Charles E Schwarting School (524 students), and John H West School (473 students). See the Plainedge Union Free School District district page for the complete list.