Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, Howard L Goff School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 26% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard L Goff School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Howard L Goff School's student population of 978 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard L Goff School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard L Goff School is 0.44, 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
#928 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
74%
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
25%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard L Goff School's ranking?
Howard L Goff School is ranked #928 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Howard L Goff School often compared to?
Howard L Goff Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farnsworth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Howard L Goff School?
978 students attend Howard L Goff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Howard L Goff School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard L Goff School?
Howard L Goff School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howard L Goff School offer ?
Howard L Goff School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard L Goff School part of?
Howard L Goff School is part of East Greenbush Central School District.
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