- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Suffern, NY
Suffern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Suffern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362832003817
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suffern Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Suffern · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Suffern Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suffern Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Suffern, NY.
School address
District: Suffern Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362832003817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Suffern Middle School held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 89.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 362832003817 · Suffern, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 9.7:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Suffern Senior High School (1,450 students)
Suffern Middle School held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 89.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Suffern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suffern Senior
Suffern Senior High School
1,450 students
- This school
Suffern Middle School
880 students
- Richard P Conn 437
Richard P Connor Elementary School
437 students
- Cherry Lane El 413
Cherry Lane Elementary School
413 students
- Montebello Roa 343
Montebello Road School
343 students
- Viola Elementa 338
Viola Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Suffern Middle School reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suffern Middle School compares
Suffern 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$36,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 30.1%
African American 8.6%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Suffern Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Suffern Central School District reports $36,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suffern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffern Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard P Connor Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Lane Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montebello Road School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viola Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suffern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~880 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suffern Middle School
How many students attend Suffern Middle School?
Suffern Middle School has 880 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Suffern, NY. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suffern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suffern Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Suffern Middle School?
36.7% of students at Suffern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suffern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Suffern Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Suffern, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suffern Middle School?
Suffern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Suffern Middle School rank among public schools in Suffern?
By Resource Investment Index, Suffern Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Suffern, 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 Suffern on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffern Central School District?
Besides Suffern Middle School, Suffern Central School District also operates Suffern Senior High School (1,450 students), Richard P Connor Elementary School (437 students), and Cherry Lane Elementary School (413 students). See the Suffern Central School District district page for the complete list.