- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Union Springs, NY
Union Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362925006575
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Springs Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Union Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Springs Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, NY.
School address
District: Union Springs Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362925006575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Union Springs Middle School held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 362925006575 · Union Springs, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 8.7:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Andrew J Smith Elementary School (332 students)
Union Springs Middle School held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Union Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andrew J Smith
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
332 students
- Union Springs
Union Springs High School
212 students
- This school
Union Springs Middle School
165 students
What this shows Union Springs Middle School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Springs Middle School compares
Union Springs 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$25,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Union Springs Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Union Springs Central School District reports $25,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J Smith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Springs Middle School
How many students attend Union Springs Middle School?
Union Springs Middle School has 165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Union Springs, NY. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Springs Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Union Springs Middle School?
43.6% of students at Union Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union Springs Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Union Springs, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Springs Middle School?
Union Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Union Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Union Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Springs Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union Springs Central School District?
Besides Union Springs Middle School, Union Springs Central School District also operates Andrew J Smith Elementary School (332 students) and Union Springs High School (212 students). See the Union Springs Central School District district page for the complete list.