Serving 650 students in grades 4-8, Ichabod Crane Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 4-8
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ichabod Crane Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ichabod Crane Middle School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ichabod Crane 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 Ichabod Crane Middle School is 0.38, 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
#2169 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
77%
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
40%
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 Ichabod Crane Middle School's ranking?
Ichabod Crane Middle School is ranked #2169 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ichabod Crane Middle School often compared to?
Ichabod Crane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ichabod Crane Senior High School, Chatham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ichabod Crane Middle School?
650 students attend Ichabod Crane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ichabod Crane Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ichabod Crane Middle School?
Ichabod Crane Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ichabod Crane Middle School offer ?
Ichabod Crane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ichabod Crane Middle School part of?
Ichabod Crane Middle School is part of Kinderhook Central School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
ichabod crane middle school is great. there music and acting programs are incredible.i myself am a student who is very committed to the music programs that ichabod offers. some of these are NYSMA,Sing swing(a select group of talented singers),all county chorus, acting troupe,and rergular chorus. Mrs.Rieck the teacher of all these is amazing. I dont know what sing swing would do without her!
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