Serving 402 students in grades 6-8, Otto L Shortell Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otto L Shortell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Otto L Shortell Middle School's student population of 402 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otto L Shortell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otto L Shortell Middle School is 0.26, 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
#3447 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otto L Shortell Middle School's ranking?
Otto L Shortell Middle School is ranked #3447 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Otto L Shortell Middle School?
402 students attend Otto L Shortell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Otto L Shortell Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otto L Shortell Middle School?
Otto L Shortell Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otto L Shortell Middle School offer ?
Otto L Shortell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Otto L Shortell Middle School part of?
Otto L Shortell Middle School is part of Oneida City School District.
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