Serving 576 students in grades 7-8, Horseheads 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 29% (which is lower 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horseheads Middle School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horseheads 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 Horseheads 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
#3136 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 Horseheads Middle School's ranking?
Horseheads Middle School is ranked #3136 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?
29% 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 Horseheads Middle School?
576 students attend Horseheads Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Horseheads Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horseheads Middle School?
Horseheads Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horseheads Middle School offer ?
Horseheads Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horseheads Middle School part of?
Horseheads Middle School is part of Horseheads Central School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2018
I love all of my teachers and I know that they are always there to help me through my journey through school
4 9/9/2017
This is a very nice school. The teachers are kind and, the students are okay.
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