Serving 209 students in grades 6-8, Thousand Islands 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thousand Islands Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Thousand Islands Middle School's student population of 209 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thousand Islands Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thousand Islands Middle School is 0.19, 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
#1641 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thousand Islands Middle School's ranking?
Thousand Islands Middle School is ranked #1641 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Thousand Islands Middle School?
209 students attend Thousand Islands Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Thousand Islands Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thousand Islands Middle School?
Thousand Islands Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thousand Islands Middle School offer ?
Thousand Islands Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thousand Islands Middle School part of?
Thousand Islands Middle School is part of Thousand Islands Central School District.
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