Serving 589 students in grades 6-8, Northside Blodgett 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)36%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Northside Blodgett Middle School?
589 students attend Northside Blodgett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Northside Blodgett Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Blodgett Middle School?
Northside Blodgett Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northside Blodgett Middle School offer ?
Northside Blodgett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northside Blodgett Middle School part of?
Northside Blodgett Middle School is part of Corning City School District.
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