At a glance
Reported students
858
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Sweet Home Middle School: 858 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Sweet Home Middle School
Sweet Home Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Amherst. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Sweet Home Central School District. NCES reports 858 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, above 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 (54.9%) and Black (19.5%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sweet Home Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 75.12 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 3 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
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.9%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black19.5%
- Asian11.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 Sweet Home Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sweet Home Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,105 reported students
Maplemere Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
488 reported students
Heritage Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
452 reported students
Glendale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
427 reported students
Public schools near Sweet Home 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Middle School Middle · Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District | 05–07 | 654 | 1.8 mi |
| Amherst Middle School Middle · Amherst Central School District | 06–08 | 646 | 2.7 mi |
| Heim Middle School Middle · Williamsville Central School District | 05–08 | 648 | 2.8 mi |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School Middle · Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District | 05–07 | 772 | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Middle School Middle · Williamsville Central School District | 05–08 | 790 | 3.6 mi |
| Cleveland Hill Middle School Middle · Cleveland Hill Union Free School District | 06–08 | 305 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sweet Home Middle School
What grades does Sweet Home Middle School serve?
Sweet Home Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sweet Home Central School District.
How many students attend Sweet Home Middle School?
Sweet Home Middle School reported 858 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 763 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sweet Home Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 858 students and 75.12 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 Sweet Home Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sweet Home Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweet Home Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sweet Home Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.1% 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 Sweet Home Middle School in?
Sweet Home Middle School is part of Sweet Home Central School District, based in Amherst, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sweet Home Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ben Franklin Middle School (1.8 mi), Amherst Middle School (2.7 mi), Heim Middle School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.