- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Webster, NY
Spry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363036001207
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spry Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spry Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spry Middle School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Webster, NY.
School address
District: Webster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363036001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Spry Middle School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.4 → 98.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 363036001207 · Webster, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 9.3:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students)
Spry Middle School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.4 → 98.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Spry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster-Schroe
Webster-Schroeder High School
1,337 students
- Thomas High Sc
Thomas High School
1,256 students
- Willink Middle
Willink Middle School
928 students
- This school
Spry Middle School
870 students
- Plank Road Sou
Plank Road South Elementary School
562 students
- Klem Road Sout 517
Klem Road South Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Spry Middle School reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spry Middle School compares
Spry 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,729
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Spry Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster Central School District reports $22,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster-Schroeder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willink Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plank Road South Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klem Road South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spry Middle School
How many students attend Spry Middle School?
Spry Middle School has 870 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Webster, NY. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spry Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 21% 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 Spry Middle School?
24.6% of students at Spry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spry Middle School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Webster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spry Middle School?
Spry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Spry Middle School rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Spry Middle School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Webster, 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 Webster on the city page.
What other schools are in Webster Central School District?
Besides Spry Middle School, Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students), Thomas High School (1,256 students), and Willink Middle School (928 students). See the Webster Central School District district page for the complete list.