Ballston Spa Middle School vs. Maple Avenue Middle School
Should you attend Ballston Spa Middle School or Maple Avenue Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Maple Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 945 students in grades 6-8, Ballston Spa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,392 students in grades 6-8, Maple Avenue Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
945 students
1,392 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
113 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1994 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1104 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
295
472
Grade 7 Students
319
459
Grade 8 Students
319
450
Ungraded Students
12
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
85%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
