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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballston Spa Middle School's student population of 945 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
945 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballston Spa 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 Ballston Spa Middle School is 0.27, 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
#1994 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Ballston Spa Middle School's ranking?
Ballston Spa Middle School is ranked #1994 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ballston Spa Middle School often compared to?
Ballston Spa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Avenue Middle School, Richard H O'rourke Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ballston Spa Middle School?
945 students attend Ballston Spa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ballston Spa Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballston Spa Middle School?
Ballston Spa Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ballston Spa Middle School offer ?
Ballston Spa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballston Spa Middle School part of?
Ballston Spa Middle School is part of Ballston Spa Central School District.
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