- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Samoset Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Samoset Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362535005742
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samoset Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Ronkonkoma · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Samoset Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samoset Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.
School address
District: Sachem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362535005742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Samoset Middle School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.4 → 91.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 362535005742 · Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 10.2:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachem High School North (2,008 students)
Samoset Middle School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.4 → 91.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Samoset Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School North
2,008 students
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School East
1,984 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
928 students
- Sagamore Middl
Sagamore Middle School
893 students
- This school
Samoset Middle School
847 students
- Lynwood Avenue 561
Lynwood Avenue School
561 students
What this shows Samoset Middle School reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samoset Middle School compares
Samoset 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$29,213
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 8.4%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Samoset Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sachem Central School District reports $29,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samoset Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachem High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sachem High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sagamore Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynwood Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samoset Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samoset Middle School
How many students attend Samoset Middle School?
Samoset Middle School has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samoset Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samoset Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Samoset Middle School?
29.6% of students at Samoset Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samoset Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Samoset Middle School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samoset Middle School?
Samoset Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Samoset Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Ronkonkoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Samoset Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Sachem Central School District?
Besides Samoset Middle School, Sachem Central School District also operates Sachem High School North (2,008 students), Sachem High School East (1,984 students), and Seneca Middle School (928 students). See the Sachem Central School District district page for the complete list.