Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, Norwich Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norwich Middle School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norwich Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwich Middle School is 0.26, 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
#2910 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwich Middle School's ranking?
Norwich Middle School is ranked #2910 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Norwich Middle School?
393 students attend Norwich Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Norwich Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwich Middle School?
Norwich Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norwich Middle School offer ?
Norwich Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwich Middle School part of?
Norwich Middle School is part of Norwich City School District.
School Reviews
5 5/1/2012
Norwih middle school is the only middle school i have been in . It is amazing it offers a frendly enverment ,kind teachers and great music and sports programs. We r a luckey school and i love it here it is a great learing inverment .this is the BEST school EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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