- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Verona, NY
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362676004371
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Verona, NY.
School address
District: Sherrill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362676004371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 362676004371 · Verona, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 10.6:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School (584 students)
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernon-Verona-
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
584 students
- J D George Ele
J D George Elementary School
414 students
- E a Mcallister
E a Mcallister Elementary School
287 students
- This school
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
276 students
- W a Wettel Ele
W a Wettel Elementary School
262 students
What this shows Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School compares
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill 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 | 42.4% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 80% | - | - |
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.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
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
33.3%
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
$23,040
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sherrill City School District reports $23,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J D George Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E a Mcallister Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W a Wettel Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
How many students attend Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School?
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Verona, NY. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill 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 Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School?
42.4% of students at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Verona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School?
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School rank among public schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Verona, 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 Sherrill City School District?
Besides Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School, Sherrill City School District also operates Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School (584 students), J D George Elementary School (414 students), and E a Mcallister Elementary School (287 students). See the Sherrill City School District district page for the complete list.