- Enrollment
- 2,239
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · White Plains, NY
White Plains Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White Plains Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363126004177
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Plains Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in White Plains · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
White Plains Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in White Plains, NY.
School address
District: White Plains City School District · New York
NCES ID 363126004177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
White Plains Middle School held near 1,554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 156.4 → 152.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 363126004177 · White Plains, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,537 enr · 9.9:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: White Plains Senior High School (2,239 students)
White Plains Middle School held near 1,554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 156.4 → 152.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
White Plains Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Plains S
White Plains Senior High School
2,239 students
- This school
White Plains Middle School
1,537 students
- Mamaroneck Ave 605
Mamaroneck Avenue School
605 students
- Post Road Scho 605
Post Road School
605 students
- George Washing 602
George Washington School
602 students
- Ridgeway Schoo 597
Ridgeway School
597 students
What this shows White Plains Middle School reports 1,537 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Plains Middle School compares
White Plains 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,537 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,537
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$33,404
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 20.0%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, White Plains Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Plains City School District reports $33,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Plains Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mamaroneck Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Post Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Plains Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~1,537 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Plains Middle School
How many students attend White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School has 1,537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in White Plains, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,517 (2022-23) → 1,554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Plains Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Plains Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 White Plains Middle School?
47.7% of students at White Plains Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Plains Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White Plains Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in White Plains, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 White Plains Middle School rank among public schools in White Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in White Plains, 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 White Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in White Plains City School District?
Besides White Plains Middle School, White Plains City School District also operates White Plains Senior High School (2,239 students), Mamaroneck Avenue School (605 students), and Post Road School (605 students). See the White Plains City School District district page for the complete list.