- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West New York, NJ
West New York Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West New York Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341758000547
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West New York Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in West New York · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West New York Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West New York Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in West New York, NJ.
School address
District: West New York School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341758000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
West New York Middle School held near 1,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 341758000547 · West New York, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,087 enr · 14.1:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High School (2,345 students)
West New York Middle School held near 1,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West New York Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial High
Memorial High School
2,345 students
- This school
West New York Middle School
1,087 students
- Public School 758
Public School Number One
758 students
- Public School 621
Public School Number Two
621 students
- Harry L Bain 599
Harry L Bain
599 students
- Public School 570
Public School Number Five
570 students
What this shows West New York Middle School reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How West New York Middle School compares
West New York Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 149% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1087 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, West New York Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West New York School District reports $25,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West New York Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public School Number One | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public School Number Two | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry L Bain | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Public School Number Five | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West New York Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,087 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West New York Middle School
How many students attend West New York Middle School?
West New York Middle School has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West New York, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,096 (2022-23) → 1,078 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West New York Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West New York Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West New York Middle School?
73.8% of students at West New York Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West New York Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West New York Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in West New York, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West New York Middle School?
West New York Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 New York Middle School rank among public schools in West New York?
By Resource Investment Index, West New York Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in West New York, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West New York on the city page.
What other schools are in West New York School District?
Besides West New York Middle School, West New York School District also operates Memorial High School (2,345 students), Public School Number One (758 students), and Public School Number Two (621 students). See the West New York School District district page for the complete list.