- Enrollment
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brentwood, NY
South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360528000258
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, NY.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360528000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
South Middle School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.7 → 82.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 360528000258 · Brentwood, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
975 enr · 12.5:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood High School (4,816 students)
South Middle School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.7 → 82.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
4,816 students
- Freshman Cente 1,287
Freshman Center
1,287 students
- East Middle Sc 1,108
East Middle School
1,108 students
- North Middle S 1,051
North Middle School
1,051 students
- This school 975
South Middle School
975 students
- Southwest Elem 975
Southwest Elementary School
975 students
What this shows South Middle School reports 975 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle School compares
South 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 975 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
975
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$26,565
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 55 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.6%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, South Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brentwood Union Free School District reports $26,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freshman Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~975 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle School
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has 975 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brentwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,033 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Middle School?
80.6% of students at South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Brentwood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle School?
South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Middle School rank among middle schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Free School District?
Besides South Middle School, Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students), Freshman Center (1,287 students), and East Middle School (1,108 students). See the Brentwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.