Enrollment
576
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, NY
Tamarac Middle School High School
Federal NCES profile for Tamarac Middle School High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360552000281
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamarac Middle School High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamarac Middle School High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarac Middle School High School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Troy, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360552000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tamarac Middle School High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tamarac Middle School High School
Tamarac Middle School High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Troy, New York, enrolling 576 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 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 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 576 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 764 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #331.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) spends $20,771 per pupil, 21% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 576 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill), also runs Tamarac Elementary School (505 students).
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 Tamarac Middle School High School compares
Tamarac Middle School High 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,771
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 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Tamarac Middle School High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill), which includes Tamarac Middle School High School.
$20,771
Per student
-21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 6.8%
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 Tamarac Middle School High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarac Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamarac Middle School High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~576 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tamarac Middle School High School
How many students attend Tamarac Middle School High School?
Tamarac Middle School High School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Middle School High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Middle School High School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Tamarac Middle School High School?
27.2% of students at Tamarac Middle School High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamarac Middle School High School?
The largest demographic group at Tamarac Middle School High School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Troy, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamarac Middle School High School?
Tamarac Middle School High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tamarac Middle School High School rank among schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarac Middle School High School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Troy, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Tamarac Middle School High School a good school?
Tamarac Middle School High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill)?
Besides Tamarac Middle School High School, Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) also operates Tamarac Elementary School (505 students). See the Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) district page for the complete list.
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