- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glen Cove, NY
Robert M Finley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert M Finley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361218000977
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert M Finley Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Glen Cove · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert M Finley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert M Finley Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Glen Cove, NY.
School address
District: Glen Cove City School District · New York
NCES ID 361218000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Robert M Finley Middle School shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 71.3 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 361218000977 · Glen Cove, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 9.7:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Cove High School (1,060 students)
Robert M Finley Middle School shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 71.3 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Robert M Finley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Cove High
Glen Cove High School
1,060 students
- This school
Robert M Finley Middle School
691 students
- Deasy School 367
Deasy School
367 students
- Landing School 355
Landing School
355 students
- Gribbin School 334
Gribbin School
334 students
- Connolly Schoo 329
Connolly School
329 students
What this shows Robert M Finley Middle School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert M Finley Middle School compares
Robert M Finley 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$29,614
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
White 16.5%
African American 7.2%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Robert M Finley Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Glen Cove City School District reports $29,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert M Finley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Cove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deasy School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Landing School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gribbin School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Connolly School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert M Finley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert M Finley Middle School
How many students attend Robert M Finley Middle School?
Robert M Finley Middle School has 691 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glen Cove, NY. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M Finley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert M Finley Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Robert M Finley Middle School?
65.5% of students at Robert M Finley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert M Finley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert M Finley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Glen Cove, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert M Finley Middle School?
Robert M Finley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Robert M Finley Middle School rank among public schools in Glen Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert M Finley Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Glen Cove, 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 Glen Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Glen Cove City School District?
Besides Robert M Finley Middle School, Glen Cove City School District also operates Glen Cove High School (1,060 students), Deasy School (367 students), and Landing School (355 students). See the Glen Cove City School District district page for the complete list.