Waterford Middle School serves 275 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Waterford Middle School?
275 students attend Waterford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waterford Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterford Middle School?
Waterford Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterford Middle School offer ?
Waterford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Waterford Middle School part of?
Waterford Middle School is part of Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District.
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