- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Jefferson, NY
Port Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Port Jefferson 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 362349001901
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Jefferson Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Port Jefferson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New York
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Jefferson, NY.
School address
District: Port Jefferson Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362349001901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Port Jefferson Middle School shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 362349001901 · Port Jefferson, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 8:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Jefferson Elementary School (370 students)
Port Jefferson Middle School shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Port Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- Earl L Vanderm
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
313 students
- This school
Port Jefferson Middle School
224 students
What this shows Port Jefferson Middle School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Jefferson Middle School compares
Port Jefferson 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$45,793
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 6.3%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Port Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Port Jefferson Union Free School District reports $45,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Jefferson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl L Vandermeulen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Jefferson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Port Jefferson Middle School?
Port Jefferson Middle School has 224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Jefferson, NY. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Jefferson Middle School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 Port Jefferson Middle School?
11.3% of students at Port Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Port Jefferson Middle School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Port Jefferson, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Jefferson Middle School?
Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson Middle School rank among public schools in Port Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Besides Port Jefferson Middle School, Port Jefferson Union Free School District also operates Port Jefferson Elementary School (370 students) and Earl L Vandermeulen High School (313 students). See the Port Jefferson Union Free School District district page for the complete list.