Enrollment
726
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starpoint Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starpoint Middle School
Starpoint Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lockport, New York, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.0% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 726 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Starpoint Central School District spends $18,599 per pupil, 30% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Starpoint Central School District also operates Starpoint High School (929 students) and Regan Intermediate School (631 students) alongside Starpoint 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 Starpoint Middle School compares
Starpoint 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Starpoint Central School District, which includes Starpoint Middle School.
$18,599
Per student
-30%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.1%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~726 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Starpoint Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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