Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Ballston Spa 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballston Spa Middle School's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballston Spa 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 Ballston Spa Middle School is 0.29, 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
#2532 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
84%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ballston Spa Middle School's ranking?
Ballston Spa Middle School is ranked #2532 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ballston Spa Middle School often compared to?
Ballston Spa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Avenue Middle School, Richard H O'rourke Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ballston Spa Middle School?
967 students attend Ballston Spa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ballston Spa Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballston Spa Middle School?
Ballston Spa Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ballston Spa Middle School offer ?
Ballston Spa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballston Spa Middle School part of?
Ballston Spa Middle School is part of Ballston Spa Central School District.
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