Enrollment
644
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hewlett, NY
Woodmere Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodmere Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363171004230
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodmere Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hewlett · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodmere 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, Woodmere Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hewlett, NY.
School address
District: Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363171004230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodmere Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodmere Middle School
Woodmere Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hewlett, New York, enrolling 644 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 648 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District spends $40,674 per pupil, 54% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District also operates George W Hewlett High School (1,051 students) and Franklin Early Childhood Center (386 students) alongside Woodmere 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 Woodmere Middle School compares
Woodmere 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
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
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$40,674
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 11.8%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Woodmere Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, which includes Woodmere Middle School.
$40,674
Per student
+54%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+145%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.0%
State 14.9%
Federal 4.1%
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 Woodmere Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W Hewlett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hewlett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodmere Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodmere Middle School
How many students attend Woodmere Middle School?
Woodmere Middle School has 644 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hewlett, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodmere Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodmere 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 Woodmere Middle School?
22.3% of students at Woodmere Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodmere Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodmere Middle School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Hewlett, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodmere Middle School?
Woodmere Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Woodmere Middle School rank among public schools in Hewlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodmere Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hewlett, 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 Hewlett on the city page.
Is Woodmere Middle School a good school?
Woodmere Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Besides Woodmere Middle School, Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District also operates George W Hewlett High School (1,051 students), Franklin Early Childhood Center (386 students), and Hewlett Elementary School (369 students). See the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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