At a glance
Reported students
614
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387.5
Harold T Wiley School: 614 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
12.4:1 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
- 613
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Harold T Wiley School
Harold T Wiley School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Watertown. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Watertown City School District. NCES reports 614 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 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, 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 (67.3%) and multiracial (14%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Harold T Wiley School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.32 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
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White67.3%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black5.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14%
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 Watertown City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Case Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
586 reported students
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
435 reported students
Knickerbocker School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
340 reported students
Sherman School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
323 reported students
Ohio Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
308 reported students
Starbuck Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
153 reported students
Public schools near Harold T Wiley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Senior High School High · Watertown City School District | 09–12 | 1,181 | 0.2 mi |
| Case Middle School Middle · Watertown City School District | 07–08 | 586 | 0.2 mi |
| Knickerbocker School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 340 | 0.5 mi |
| Sherman School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 323 | 0.6 mi |
| Ohio Street School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 308 | 1.7 mi |
| Starbuck Elementary School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 153 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harold T Wiley School
What grades does Harold T Wiley School serve?
Harold T Wiley School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Watertown City School District.
How many students attend Harold T Wiley School?
Harold T Wiley School reported 614 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 613 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harold T Wiley School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 614 students and 49.32 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 Harold T Wiley School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harold T Wiley School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Watertown City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harold T Wiley School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72% 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 Harold T Wiley School in?
Harold T Wiley School is part of Watertown City School District, based in Watertown, NY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harold T Wiley School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Watertown Senior High School (0.2 mi), Case Middle School (0.2 mi), Knickerbocker School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.