- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saranac, NY
Saranac Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Saranac Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360000904670
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saranac Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saranac · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saranac Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saranac Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saranac, NY.
School address
District: Saranac Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000904670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Saranac Middle School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360000904670 · Saranac, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 10.9:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Saranac High School (468 students)
Saranac Middle School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Saranac Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saranac High S
Saranac High School
468 students
- This school
Saranac Middle School
361 students
- Saranac Elemen
Saranac Elementary School
359 students
- Morrisonville
Morrisonville Elementary School
358 students
What this shows Saranac Middle School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saranac Middle School compares
Saranac 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$24,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Saranac Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Saranac Central School District reports $24,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saranac Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saranac Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrisonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saranac Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saranac Middle School
How many students attend Saranac Middle School?
Saranac Middle School has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saranac, NY. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saranac Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saranac Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Saranac Middle School?
35.0% of students at Saranac Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saranac Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Saranac Middle School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Saranac, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saranac Middle School?
Saranac Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Saranac Middle School rank among public schools in Saranac?
By Resource Investment Index, Saranac Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saranac, 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 Saranac Central School District?
Besides Saranac Middle School, Saranac Central School District also operates Saranac High School (468 students), Saranac Elementary School (359 students), and Morrisonville Elementary School (358 students). See the Saranac Central School District district page for the complete list.