Enrollment
1,087
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+149% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West New York Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West New York Middle School
West New York Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in West New York, New Jersey, enrolling 1,087 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of New Jersey schools and 19% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 73.8% of students qualify for free meals, 149% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,087 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1087 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West New York School District also operates Memorial High School (2,345 students) and Public School Number One (758 students) alongside West New York 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 West New York Middle School compares
West New York Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West New York School District, which includes West New York Middle School.
$21,192
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.3%
State 79.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,087 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West New York Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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