Mechanicville Middle School serves 324 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was equal to the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)67%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)51%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Mechanicville Middle School?
324 students attend Mechanicville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mechanicville Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mechanicville Middle School?
Mechanicville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mechanicville Middle School offer ?
Mechanicville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mechanicville Middle School part of?
Mechanicville Middle School is part of Mechanicville City School District.
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