Serving 264 students in grades 6-8, Catskill 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Catskill Middle School serves the entire district of Catskill, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 74.8 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catskill Middle School's student population of 264 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
CATS CAN & WILL
School Rankings
Catskill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catskill Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2980 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
64%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catskill Middle School's ranking?
Catskill Middle School is ranked #2980 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Catskill Middle School often compared to?
Catskill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coxsackie-athens Middle School, Cairo-durham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Catskill Middle School?
264 students attend Catskill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Catskill Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catskill Middle School?
Catskill Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Catskill Middle School offer ?
Catskill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Catskill Middle School part of?
Catskill Middle School is part of Catskill Central School District.
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