Enrollment
165
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Springs Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Springs Middle School
Union Springs Middle School is a small middle school in Union Springs, New York, enrolling 165 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Union Springs Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of New York schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New York schools, with 165 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 165 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Union Springs Central School District also operates Andrew J Smith Elementary School (332 students) and Union Springs High School (212 students) alongside Union Springs 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 Union Springs Middle School compares
Union Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,461
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Springs Central School District, which includes Union Springs Middle School.
$22,461
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Union Springs on the city page.
Is Union Springs Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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