Groton Middle School (Closed 2014)

400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Groton Middle School serves 185 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
185 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(12-13)
6-9%
39%
(12-13)
20-24%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1

Showing 2005–2025. View full 28-year historical data

American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Black
3%
15%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 28-year historical data

White
95%
39%

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All Ethnic Groups
5%
0.10

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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 28-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%

Showing 2001–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Groton Middle School?
185 students attend Groton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Groton Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Groton Middle School?
Groton Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Groton Middle School offer ?
Groton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Groton Middle School part of?
Groton Middle School is part of Groton Central School District.

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