Serving 185 students in grades 6-8, Maple Hill Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% 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
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Maple Hill Middle School?
185 students attend Maple Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Maple Hill Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Hill Middle School?
Maple Hill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maple Hill Middle School offer ?
Maple Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maple Hill Middle School part of?
Maple Hill Middle School is part of Schodack Central School District.
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