Enrollment
436
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45
Federal NCES profile for Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008702202
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #61 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 ranks #61 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008702202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 436 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 95.1% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 708 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #372.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45.
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 Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 compares
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.9%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
African American 14.2%
White 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45
How many students attend Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 has 436 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
95.1% of students at Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
The largest demographic group at Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 ranks #61 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 a good school?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 earns 29/100 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 New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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