At a glance
Reported students
577
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
486
Perry Junior High School: 577 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
- 600
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Perry Junior High School
Perry Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in New Hartford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to New Hartford Central School District. NCES reports 577 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 62nd 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 (81.6%) and Asian (7.1%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Perry Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.91 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.6%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black1%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 New Hartford Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Hartford Senior High School
High · Grades 10–12
575 reported students
Hughes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
486 reported students
Robert L Bradley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–07
471 reported students
Myles Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
357 reported students
Public schools near Perry Junior High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator James H Donovan Middle School Middle · Utica City School District | 07–08 | 749 | 2.9 mi |
| Parkway Middle School Middle · Whitesboro Central School District | 06–06 | 246 | 4.2 mi |
| Whitesboro Middle School Middle · Whitesboro Central School District | 03–08 | 474 | 4.3 mi |
| Sauquoit Valley Middle School Middle · Sauquoit Valley Central School District | 05–08 | 276 | 4.7 mi |
| John F Kennedy Middle School Middle · Utica City School District | 07–08 | 687 | 5.2 mi |
| Clinton Middle School Middle · Clinton Central School District | 06–08 | 280 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Perry Junior High School
What grades does Perry Junior High School serve?
Perry Junior High School reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New Hartford Central School District.
How many students attend Perry Junior High School?
Perry Junior High School reported 577 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 600 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Perry Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 577 students and 51.91 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 Perry Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Perry Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Hartford Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Perry Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.4% 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 Perry Junior High School in?
Perry Junior High School is part of New Hartford Central School District, based in New Hartford, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Perry Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Senator James H Donovan Middle School (2.9 mi), Parkway Middle School (4.2 mi), Whitesboro Middle School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.