Serving 866 students in grades 6-8, Heritage 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 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 866 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Heritage Middle School's student population of 866 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
866 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage 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 Heritage Middle School is 0.64, 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
#3718 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
54%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
15%
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
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
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 Heritage Middle School's ranking?
Heritage Middle School is ranked #3718 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Heritage Middle School often compared to?
Heritage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goshen Secure Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
866 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Heritage Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
Heritage Middle School is part of Newburgh City School District.
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