- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lockport, NY
Starpoint Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Starpoint Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362805005590
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starpoint Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Starpoint Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starpoint Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Lockport, NY.
School address
District: Starpoint Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362805005590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Starpoint Middle School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 362805005590 · Lockport, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 12.5:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Starpoint High School (929 students)
Starpoint Middle School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Starpoint Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Starpoint High
Starpoint High School
929 students
- This school
Starpoint Middle School
726 students
- Regan Intermed
Regan Intermediate School
631 students
- Fricano Primar
Fricano Primary School
584 students
What this shows Starpoint Middle School reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starpoint Middle School compares
Starpoint 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 | 14.0% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
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
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
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Starpoint Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Starpoint Central School District reports $19,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starpoint Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starpoint High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Regan Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fricano Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starpoint Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starpoint Middle School
How many students attend Starpoint Middle School?
Starpoint Middle School has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lockport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starpoint Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starpoint 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 Starpoint Middle School?
14.0% of students at Starpoint Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starpoint Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Starpoint Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Lockport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starpoint Middle School?
Starpoint Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Starpoint Middle School rank among public schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Starpoint Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Lockport, 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 Lockport on the city page.
What other schools are in Starpoint Central School District?
Besides Starpoint Middle School, Starpoint Central School District also operates Starpoint High School (929 students), Regan Intermediate School (631 students), and Fricano Primary School (584 students). See the Starpoint Central School District district page for the complete list.