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Richard H O'rourke Middle School vs. Maple Avenue Middle School

Should you attend Richard H O'rourke Middle School or Maple Avenue Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
173 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Maple Avenue Middle School
515 Maple Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Maple Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Richard H O'rourke 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,406 students in grades 6-8, Maple Avenue 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
719 students
1,406 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
112 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#1297 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#1104 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
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54%
(Top 50% in NY)
58%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richard H O'rourke Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maple Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
(Top 30% in NY)
66%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richard H O'rourke Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maple Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
(Top 50% in NY)
80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richard H O'rourke Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maple Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
238
458
Grade 7 Students
226
478
Grade 8 Students
248
457
Ungraded Students
7
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
5%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
90%
86%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.19
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Richard H O'rourke Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maple Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richard H O'rourke Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maple Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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