Enrollment
579
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Patchogue, NY
Saxton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Saxton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362247003167
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saxton Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Patchogue · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saxton Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saxton Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Patchogue, NY.
School address
District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362247003167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saxton Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saxton Middle School
Saxton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Patchogue, New York, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 791 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #237.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students) and Eagle Elementary School (680 students) alongside Saxton 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 Saxton Middle School compares
Saxton 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
White 33.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Saxton Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, which includes Saxton Middle School.
$24,775
Per student
-6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 39.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 Saxton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue-Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oregon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saxton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saxton Middle School
How many students attend Saxton Middle School?
Saxton Middle School has 579 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Patchogue, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saxton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saxton Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saxton Middle School?
41.4% of students at Saxton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saxton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Saxton Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Patchogue, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saxton Middle School?
Saxton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Saxton Middle School rank among public schools in Patchogue?
By Resource Investment Index, Saxton Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Patchogue, 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 Patchogue on the city page.
Is Saxton Middle School a good school?
Saxton Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Besides Saxton Middle School, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students), Eagle Elementary School (680 students), and Canaan Elementary School (596 students). See the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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