At a glance
Reported students
1,537
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
152.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
White Plains Middle School: 1,537 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
10.1:1 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
- 1,544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about White Plains Middle School
White Plains Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in White Plains. It is one of 7 current school records connected to White Plains City School District. NCES reports 1,537 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (60.5%) and White (20%). English learners represent 16.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking White Plains Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 152.93 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 6 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
- 16.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20%
- Hispanic60.5%
- Black10.8%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
Gifted and talented
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 White Plains City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
White Plains Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,239 reported students
Mamaroneck Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Post Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
George Washington School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
602 reported students
Ridgeway School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
597 reported students
Church Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
597 reported students
Public schools near White Plains 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale Middle School Middle · Scarsdale Union Free School District | 04–08 | 1,083 | 1.5 mi |
| Richard J Bailey School Middle · Greenburgh Central School District | 04–06 | 404 | 2.5 mi |
| Louis M Klein Middle School Middle · Harrison Central School District | 06–08 | 923 | 3.3 mi |
| Port Chester Middle School Middle · Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District | 06–08 | 956 | 4.1 mi |
| Ardsley Middle School Middle · Ardsley Union Free School District | 05–08 | 790 | 4.1 mi |
| Rye Neck Middle School Middle · Rye Neck Union Free School District | 06–08 | 349 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about White Plains Middle School
What grades does White Plains Middle School serve?
White Plains Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in White Plains City School District.
How many students attend White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School reported 1,537 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,544 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at White Plains Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 1,537 students and 152.93 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 White Plains Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
White Plains Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on White Plains City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of White Plains Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.1% 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 White Plains Middle School in?
White Plains Middle School is part of White Plains City School District, based in White Plains, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near White Plains Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Scarsdale Middle School (1.5 mi), Richard J Bailey School (2.5 mi), Louis M Klein Middle School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.