- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seaford, NY
Seaford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Seaford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362640003618
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaford Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Seaford · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Seaford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaford Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Seaford, NY.
School address
District: Seaford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362640003618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Seaford Middle School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 57.9 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 362640003618 · Seaford, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 9.2:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaford Senior High School (650 students)
Seaford Middle School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 57.9 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Seaford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaford Senior
Seaford Senior High School
650 students
- Seaford Harbor
Seaford Harbor School
544 students
- This school
Seaford Middle School
522 students
- Seaford Manor
Seaford Manor School
468 students
What this shows Seaford Middle School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seaford Middle School compares
Seaford 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$32,363
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Seaford Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seaford Union Free School District reports $32,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seaford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seaford Harbor School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seaford Manor School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seaford Middle School
How many students attend Seaford Middle School?
Seaford Middle School has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seaford, NY. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaford Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Seaford Middle School?
13.9% of students at Seaford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seaford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Seaford Middle School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Seaford, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaford Middle School?
Seaford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Seaford Middle School rank among public schools in Seaford?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaford Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Seaford, 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 Seaford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seaford Union Free School District?
Besides Seaford Middle School, Seaford Union Free School District also operates Seaford Senior High School (650 students), Seaford Harbor School (544 students), and Seaford Manor School (468 students). See the Seaford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.