Serving 970 students in grades 6-8, Corning-painted Post 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 is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Corning-painted Post Middle School's student population of 970 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
970 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Corning-painted Post Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corning-painted Post Middle School is 0.26, 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
#2991 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
10%

Hispanic
4%
30%

Black
2%
16%

White
86%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corning-painted Post Middle School's ranking?
Corning-painted Post Middle School is ranked #2991 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Corning-painted Post Middle School often compared to?
Corning-painted Post Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Addison Middle/high School, Corning-painted Post High School, Dana L Lyon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Corning-painted Post Middle School?
970 students attend Corning-painted Post Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Corning-painted Post Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corning-painted Post Middle School?
Corning-painted Post Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Corning-painted Post Middle School offer ?
Corning-painted Post Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Corning-painted Post Middle School part of?
Corning-painted Post Middle School is part of Corning City School District.
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