Enrollment
357
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westhampton Beach, NY
Westhampton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westhampton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363102004167
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westhampton Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westhampton Beach · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westhampton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westhampton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westhampton Beach, NY.
School address
District: Westhampton Beach Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363102004167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westhampton Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westhampton Middle School
Westhampton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Westhampton Beach, New York, enrolling 357 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Westhampton Middle School is leaner than roughly 94% of New York schools and 40% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 645 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #52, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Westhampton Beach Union Free School District also operates Westhampton Beach Senior High School (970 students) and Westhampton Beach Elementary School (298 students) alongside Westhampton 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 Westhampton Middle School compares
Westhampton Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Westhampton Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westhampton Beach Union Free School District, which includes Westhampton Middle School.
$30,083
Per student
+14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+81%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 91.3%
State 5.6%
Federal 3.1%
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 Westhampton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhampton Beach Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westhampton Beach Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westhampton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westhampton Middle School
How many students attend Westhampton Middle School?
Westhampton Middle School has 357 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westhampton Beach, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhampton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westhampton Middle School is 7.1:1, which is 40% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 Westhampton Middle School?
24.0% of students at Westhampton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westhampton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westhampton Middle School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Westhampton Beach, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westhampton Middle School?
Westhampton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Westhampton Middle School rank among public schools in Westhampton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Westhampton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westhampton Beach, 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 Westhampton Beach on the city page.
Is Westhampton Middle School a good school?
Westhampton Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York 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 Westhampton Beach Union Free School District?
Besides Westhampton Middle School, Westhampton Beach Union Free School District also operates Westhampton Beach Senior High School (970 students) and Westhampton Beach Elementary School (298 students). See the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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