At a glance
Reported students
564
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
486.5
Horseheads Middle School: 564 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 576
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Horseheads Middle School
Horseheads Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Horseheads. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Horseheads Central School District. NCES reports 564 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Horseheads Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.2%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black2%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Horseheads Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Horseheads Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
529 reported students
Gardner Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
444 reported students
Big Flats School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
372 reported students
Ridge Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
369 reported students
Horseheads Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,119 reported students
Public schools near Horseheads Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseheads Intermediate School Middle · Horseheads Central School District | 05–06 | 529 | under 0.1 mi |
| Gardner Road Elementary School Elementary · Horseheads Central School District | PK–04 | 444 | 0.7 mi |
| Horseheads Senior High School High · Horseheads Central School District | 09–12 | 1,119 | 1.8 mi |
| Ridge Road School Elementary · Horseheads Central School District | KG–04 | 369 | 2.5 mi |
| Cohen Middle School Middle · Elmira Heights Central School District | 06–08 | 251 | 3.6 mi |
| Ernie Davis Academy Middle · Elmira City School District | 07–08 | 844 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horseheads Middle School
What grades does Horseheads Middle School serve?
Horseheads Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Horseheads Central School District.
How many students attend Horseheads Middle School?
Horseheads Middle School reported 564 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 576 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horseheads Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 564 students and 50.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horseheads Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horseheads Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Horseheads Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horseheads Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Horseheads Middle School in?
Horseheads Middle School is part of Horseheads Central School District, based in Horseheads, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horseheads Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horseheads Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Gardner Road Elementary School (0.7 mi), Horseheads Senior High School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.