Enrollment
549
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Jervis, NY
Port Jervis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Port Jervis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362352003284
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Jervis Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Port Jervis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Jervis Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Jervis Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Jervis, NY.
School address
District: Port Jervis City School District · New York
NCES ID 362352003284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Jervis Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Jervis Middle School
Port Jervis Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Port Jervis, New York, enrolling 549 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 709 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #205.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 549 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Port Jervis City School District also operates Port Jervis Senior High School (743 students) and Anna S Kuhl Elementary School (702 students) alongside Port Jervis Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Port Jervis Middle School compares
Port Jervis Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$27,640
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
African American 12.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Port Jervis Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Jervis City School District, which includes Port Jervis Middle School.
$27,640
Per student
+5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 58.4%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Port Jervis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jervis Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anna S Kuhl Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N a Hamilton Bicentennial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Jervis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Port Jervis Middle School
How many students attend Port Jervis Middle School?
Port Jervis Middle School has 549 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Jervis, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Jervis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Jervis Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Jervis Middle School?
58.6% of students at Port Jervis 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 Jervis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Port Jervis Middle School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Port Jervis, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Jervis Middle School?
Port Jervis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Port Jervis Middle School rank among public schools in Port Jervis?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Jervis Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis on the city page.
Is Port Jervis Middle School a good school?
Port Jervis Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Port Jervis City School District?
Besides Port Jervis Middle School, Port Jervis City School District also operates Port Jervis Senior High School (743 students), Anna S Kuhl Elementary School (702 students), and N a Hamilton Bicentennial School (308 students). See the Port Jervis City School District district page for the complete list.
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