- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, NY
Valley Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361968001802
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Central Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Central Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Central Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montgomery, NY.
School address
District: Valley Central School District (Montgomery) · New York
NCES ID 361968001802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Valley Central Middle School held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 97.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 361968001802 · Montgomery, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 10.6:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Central High School (1,385 students)
Valley Central Middle School held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 97.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Valley Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Central
Valley Central High School
1,385 students
- This school
Valley Central Middle School
945 students
- Montgomery Ele 539
Montgomery Elementary School
539 students
- Berea Elementa 497
Berea Elementary School
497 students
- Walden Element 447
Walden Elementary School
447 students
- East Coldenham 339
East Coldenham Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Valley Central Middle School reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Central Middle School compares
Valley Central 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$26,571
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Valley Central Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Valley Central School District (Montgomery) reports $26,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berea Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Coldenham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- 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 (~945 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Central Middle School
How many students attend Valley Central Middle School?
Valley Central Middle School has 945 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, NY. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 952 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Central Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Valley Central Middle School?
35.8% of students at Valley Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Central Middle School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Montgomery, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Central Middle School?
Valley Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Valley Central Middle School rank among public schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Central Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montgomery, 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 Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Besides Valley Central Middle School, Valley Central School District (Montgomery) also operates Valley Central High School (1,385 students), Montgomery Elementary School (539 students), and Berea Elementary School (497 students). See the Valley Central School District (Montgomery) district page for the complete list.