Enrollment
870
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spry Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spry Middle School
Spry Middle School is a large middle school in Webster, New York, enrolling 870 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 870 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #48, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
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 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students) and Thomas High School (1,256 students) alongside Spry 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 Spry Middle School compares
Spry 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,790
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Central School District, which includes Spry Middle School.
$21,790
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~870 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Spry Middle School a good school?
Spry Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 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.
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