Serving 616 students in grades 6-12, Falconer Middle/high 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Falconer Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 74.1 square miles in and around Falconer, NY. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 4.3 miles and the furthest edge located 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falconer Middle/high School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Falconer Middle/high 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 Falconer Middle/high School is 0.15, 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
#2553 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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 Falconer Middle/high School's ranking?
Falconer Middle/high School is ranked #2553 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Falconer Middle/high School often compared to?
Falconer Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frewsburg Junior-senior High School, Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falconer Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Falconer Middle/high School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Falconer Middle/high School?
616 students attend Falconer Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Falconer Middle/high School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falconer Middle/high School?
Falconer Middle/high School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Falconer Middle/high School offer ?
Falconer Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Falconer Middle/high School part of?
Falconer Middle/high School is part of Falconer Central School District.
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