Serving 185 students in grades 6-8, Duanesburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Duanesburg Middle School?
185 students attend Duanesburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Duanesburg Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duanesburg Middle School?
Duanesburg Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Duanesburg Middle School offer ?
Duanesburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Duanesburg Middle School part of?
Duanesburg Middle School is part of Duanesburg Central School District.
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