Serving 647 students in grades 4-8, Ichabod Crane Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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: 4-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ichabod Crane Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Valatie, NY, covering approximately 81.9 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 10 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ichabod Crane Middle School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
647 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ichabod Crane Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ichabod Crane Middle School is 0.41, 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
#1627 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Ichabod Crane Middle School's ranking?
Ichabod Crane Middle School is ranked #1627 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ichabod Crane Middle School often compared to?
Ichabod Crane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham Middle School, Ichabod Crane Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ichabod Crane Middle School?
647 students attend Ichabod Crane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ichabod Crane Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ichabod Crane Middle School?
Ichabod Crane Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ichabod Crane Middle School offer ?
Ichabod Crane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ichabod Crane Middle School part of?
Ichabod Crane Middle School is part of Kinderhook Central School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
ichabod crane middle school is great. there music and acting programs are incredible.i myself am a student who is very committed to the music programs that ichabod offers. some of these are NYSMA,Sing swing(a select group of talented singers),all county chorus, acting troupe,and rergular chorus. Mrs.Rieck the teacher of all these is amazing. I dont know what sing swing would do without her!
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