Catskill Middle School

345 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 297 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Catskill Middle School's student population of 297 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Motto
CATS CAN & WILL
School Mascot
Cats

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 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2980 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
39%
52%
40%
49%
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
297 students attend Catskill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Catskill Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catskill Middle School?
Catskill Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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