- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Port Jervis Middle School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 362352003284 · Port Jervis, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 13.7:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Jervis Senior High School (743 students)
Port Jervis Middle School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Port Jervis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Jervis Se
Port Jervis Senior High School
743 students
- Anna S Kuhl El
Anna S Kuhl Elementary School
702 students
- This school
Port Jervis Middle School
549 students
- N a Hamilton B
N a Hamilton Bicentennial School
308 students
What this shows Port Jervis Middle School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Jervis Middle School compares
Port Jervis 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,174
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
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.
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
District finance for Port Jervis City School District reports $29,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~549 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.