Bulkeley Middle School

45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 231 students in grades 6-8, Bulkeley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bulkeley Middle School's student population of 231 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Bulkeley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bulkeley Middle School is 0.37, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1758 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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≥80%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bulkeley 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 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bulkeley 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
79%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Bulkeley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bulkeley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bulkeley Middle School's ranking?
Bulkeley Middle School is ranked #1758 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bulkeley Middle School often compared to?
Bulkeley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poughkeepsie Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Bulkeley Middle School?
231 students attend Bulkeley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bulkeley Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bulkeley Middle School?
Bulkeley Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bulkeley Middle School offer ?
Bulkeley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bulkeley Middle School part of?
Bulkeley Middle School is part of Rhinebeck Central School District.

School Reviews

4   1/13/2017
Needs more kids, and more classrooms. Health, French and, Spanish teacher share a classroom.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Butch

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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