Serving 283 students in grades 6-8, Dryden 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dryden Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Dryden, NY, encompassing approximately 100.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dryden Middle School's student population of 283 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
283 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dryden 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 Dryden Middle School is 0.42, 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
#3222 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dryden Middle School's ranking?
Dryden Middle School is ranked #3222 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dryden Middle School often compared to?
Dryden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boynton Middle School, Lansing Middle School, Dewitt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dryden Middle School?
283 students attend Dryden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dryden Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dryden Middle School?
Dryden Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dryden Middle School offer ?
Dryden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dryden Middle School part of?
Dryden Middle School is part of Dryden Central School District.
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