Serving 242 students in grades 5-8, Dolgeville 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 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4093 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
98%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolgeville Middle School's ranking?
Dolgeville Middle School is ranked #4093 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dolgeville Middle School?
242 students attend Dolgeville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dolgeville Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolgeville Middle School?
Dolgeville Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dolgeville Middle School offer ?
Dolgeville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dolgeville Middle School part of?
Dolgeville Middle School is part of Dolgeville Central School District.
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