Serving 368 students in grades 5-8, A A Kingston Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A A Kingston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
A A Kingston Middle School's student population of 368 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A A Kingston Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A A Kingston Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1969 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A A Kingston Middle School's ranking?
A A Kingston Middle School is ranked #1969 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are A A Kingston Middle School often compared to?
A A Kingston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J M Mckenney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend A A Kingston Middle School?
368 students attend A A Kingston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of A A Kingston Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A A Kingston Middle School?
A A Kingston Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does A A Kingston Middle School offer ?
A A Kingston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A A Kingston Middle School part of?
A A Kingston Middle School is part of Potsdam Central School District.
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