Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Van Antwerp Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Antwerp Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Antwerp 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 Van Antwerp Middle School is 0.53, 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
#1736 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
67%
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
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 Van Antwerp Middle School's ranking?
Van Antwerp Middle School is ranked #1736 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Van Antwerp Middle School often compared to?
Van Antwerp Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iroquois Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Van Antwerp Middle School?
421 students attend Van Antwerp Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Van Antwerp Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Antwerp Middle School?
Van Antwerp Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Antwerp Middle School offer ?
Van Antwerp Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Antwerp Middle School part of?
Van Antwerp Middle School is part of Niskayuna Central School District.
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