Serving 379 students in grades 6-8, Ellenville 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 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ellenville Middle School?
379 students attend Ellenville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ellenville Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellenville Middle School?
Ellenville Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellenville Middle School offer ?
Ellenville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellenville Middle School part of?
Ellenville Middle School is part of Ellenville Central School District.
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