- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westbury, NY
Westbury Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westbury Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363096004161
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbury Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Westbury · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westbury Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westbury Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Westbury, NY.
School address
District: Westbury Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363096004161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Westbury Middle School shrank from 1,053 students in 2022-23 to 988 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 103.2 → 103.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 363096004161 · Westbury, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 9.2:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbury High School (1,574 students)
Westbury Middle School shrank from 1,053 students in 2022-23 to 988 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE held 103.2 → 103.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westbury Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westbury High
Westbury High School
1,574 students
- This school
Westbury Middle School
945 students
- Park Avenue Sc 557
Park Avenue School
557 students
- Drexel Avenue 513
Drexel Avenue School
513 students
- Powells Lane S 476
Powells Lane School
476 students
- Dryden Street 415
Dryden Street School
415 students
What this shows Westbury Middle School reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westbury Middle School compares
Westbury Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 9% | 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
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% 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
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$35,380
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
African American 23.6%
White 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Westbury Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Westbury Union Free School District reports $35,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westbury Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drexel Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powells Lane School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dryden Street School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbury Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 Westbury Middle School
How many students attend Westbury Middle School?
Westbury Middle School has 945 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westbury, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,053 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbury Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbury Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Westbury Middle School?
61.3% of students at Westbury Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbury Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westbury Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Westbury, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbury Middle School?
Westbury Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Westbury Middle School rank among public schools in Westbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbury Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Westbury, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Westbury Union Free School District?
Besides Westbury Middle School, Westbury Union Free School District also operates Westbury High School (1,574 students), Park Avenue School (557 students), and Drexel Avenue School (513 students). See the Westbury Union Free School District district page for the complete list.