Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, Gowana Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gowana Middle School serves the northern part of Clifton Park, NY, covering an area of approximately 25.4 square miles. Families in this zone are typically within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the school and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gowana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gowana Middle School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
764 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gowana Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gowana Middle School is 0.37, 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
#362 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
79%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gowana Middle School's ranking?
Gowana Middle School is ranked #362 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gowana Middle School often compared to?
Gowana Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acadia Middle School, Koda Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Gowana Middle School?
764 students attend Gowana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gowana Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gowana Middle School?
Gowana Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gowana Middle School offer ?
Gowana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gowana Middle School part of?
Gowana Middle School is part of Shenendehowa Central School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Not sensitive to needs of children with learning disabilities. Amount of services provided (or even available) goes down each year. It is rugged individualism with low compassion.
Review Gowana Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
