Serving 389 students in grades 6-8, Orville A Todd Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orville A Todd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Orville A Todd Middle School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orville A Todd Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orville A Todd Middle School is 0.67, 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
#1199 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Orville A Todd Middle School's ranking?
Orville A Todd Middle School is ranked #1199 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Orville A Todd Middle School often compared to?
Orville A Todd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poughkeepsie Middle School, Haviland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Orville A Todd Middle School?
389 students attend Orville A Todd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Orville A Todd Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orville A Todd Middle School?
Orville A Todd Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orville A Todd Middle School offer ?
Orville A Todd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orville A Todd Middle School part of?
Orville A Todd Middle School is part of Spackenkill Union Free School District.
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