- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Melville, NY
West Hollow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Hollow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361329001094
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hollow Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Melville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hollow Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hollow Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Melville, NY.
School address
District: Half Hollow Hills Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361329001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
West Hollow Middle School held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.7 → 93.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 361329001094 · Melville, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 10:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students)
West Hollow Middle School held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.7 → 93.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Hollow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Half Hollow Hi
Half Hollow Hills High School East
1,407 students
- Half Hollow Hi
Half Hollow Hills High School West
1,028 students
- This school
West Hollow Middle School
968 students
- Vanderbilt Ele
Vanderbilt Elementary School
708 students
- Candlewood Mid
Candlewood Middle School
706 students
- Signal Hill El
Signal Hill Elementary School
672 students
What this shows West Hollow Middle School reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hollow Middle School compares
West Hollow 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$34,956
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Asian 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, West Hollow Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Half Hollow Hills Central School District reports $34,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hollow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Hollow Hills High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Half Hollow Hills High School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanderbilt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Candlewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Signal Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hollow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~968 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Hollow Middle School
How many students attend West Hollow Middle School?
West Hollow Middle School has 968 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Melville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 955 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hollow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hollow Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 West Hollow Middle School?
20.3% of students at West Hollow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hollow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Hollow Middle School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Melville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hollow Middle School?
West Hollow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 West Hollow Middle School rank among public schools in Melville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hollow Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Melville, 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 Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Besides West Hollow Middle School, Half Hollow Hills Central School District also operates Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students), Half Hollow Hills High School West (1,028 students), and Vanderbilt Elementary School (708 students). See the Half Hollow Hills Central School District district page for the complete list.