Serving 185 students in grades 6-8, Groton 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), 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)
(12-13)6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Groton Middle School?
185 students attend Groton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Groton Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Groton Middle School?
Groton Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Groton Middle School offer ?
Groton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Groton Middle School part of?
Groton Middle School is part of Groton Central School District.
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